garlic chilli chicken

[goncalo]

9.5/10, absolutely thrilled with everything I cooked - base - precooks - main dish. I had a very positive vibe while the base cooked away last night as everything was smelling right, much like a TA. I would have gone to 10/10, had the presentation been more appealing. The rice was made in my new rice cooker, came out a bit dry, but wasn't too bad. I just finished eating and I am anxious to make another curry now! Underneath all this, there was a savoury sweet red film of oil.

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[rshome123]

Hi Goncalo, what base/mix/recipe did you follow for this ?

[goncalo]

Hi Rich,

I used my base in its current iteration which I haven't posted about yet (essentially dropped a few things from the recipe, including the coconut block). I have decided to leave off all experimentation, focus on technique and on getting everything right (baghar, no burning, sticking around the pans while everything cooks). Also, taking no shortcuts (made garlic paste this time.) - I can document this if you would like to give it a try Rich

[rshome123]

Yes please mate.

[snoopy]

goncalo That looks lovely, Nice presentation m8t Dont be to anxious about cooking another to soon, You will definatley drop a boo boo, But joking apart well done, Quality looking food

[goncalo]

That's flattering, haha thanks guys!

I'll try to find sometime to document it this week (It's my last at work, so there will be less to do)

[goncalo]

Only just realized I wrote the dish as "garlic chilli masala" - it was not masala, just a standard garlic chilli chicken.

[snoopy]

Can you post your recipe Please, (Not the base) I will have a go next week, Cheers

[goncalo]

I'll do better. I'll make a video, it's a straight forward dish!

[pauly]

What brand of rice did you use there goncalo ? Looks nice.

[rshome123]

Look forward to that video Goncalo. You've said it now and have to do it

I have the same problem with my newly bought rice cooker. I think you need to add just a little more water than the 1:1 ratio that the instructions suggest.

[snoopy]

Sorted on the vid, Look forward to it, Thanks,

[snoopy]

rshome123 Tip with the rice cooker m8t, Once it reaches its temprature give it a stir, do not let it stick as the rice burns and sticks to the bottom of the bowl, Soon as it goes soft remove from the heat, It does need a few stirs whilst cooking,

[goncalo]

Pauly, I'll picture the bag tomorrow. I can send you some if you want, it's a 5kg bag available from a eurospar shop.

The good aspect of the rice being so dry, is that it works wonders for byriani. I have just finished one for tomorrows lunch, but it was good that I've finished it off. The rice mellows a little, but still keeps a bit of bite. Maybe an extra tbsp of water will do to get it right

[rshome123]

rshome123 Tip with the rice cooker m8t, Once it reaches its temprature give it a stir, do not let it stick as the rice burns and sticks to the bottom of the bowl, Soon as it goes soft remove from the heat, It does need a few stirs whilst cooking,

Thanks snoopy. I think you know the problem with the rice slightly sticking and conglomerating together at the bottom.

[goncalo]

I didn't get that problem, BTW.

In fairness, I changed water about 10 times and let the rice sit in water for a good 45-60mins. I also used some TSPs of tandoori masala infused veg oil, but no flavour really imparted into the rice.

[goncalo]

What brand of rice did you use there goncalo ? Looks nice.

Forgot to respond, it's "Chef's Choice Basmati Rice" - Not sure if it is the rice or me, but I wouldn't buy it again. :-)