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~>Dg<~ · 12 Sep 2023 at 16:17

Merlin5 said:
Thanks. I'll have to check out rice cookers. I soak rice for about 15 minutes to try and remove starch to stop it getting sticky and then boil and simmer for about 4 minutes. But I never get it the way I want it.

yeah if you use too much water or cook too long you get squidgey sticky rice. also to do fried rice you boil then strain dry it. then cook it. you dont just add to frying pan after boiling. rice cooker is easy they arent dear either start about 20 - 25 quid

Raymond Lin · 12 Sep 2023 at 16:30

This photo shows the consistency if you can see it of what it looks like. It's individual grain, separated but also kinda sticks together just the right amount. It takes no effort at all besides getting the ratio right, which is easy because there are markings on the bowl itself vs the little cup it gives you.

gingergundog · 12 Sep 2023 at 19:14

~>Dg<~ said:
yeah if you use too much water or cook too long you get squidgey sticky rice. also to do fried rice you boil then strain dry it. then cook it. you dont just add to frying pan after boiling. rice cooker is easy they arent dear either start about 20 - 25 quid

I usually find that's its best to refrigerate after boiling, and fry later or the next day.

gingergundog · 12 Sep 2023 at 19:17

DIY Fish n Chips. Fish was Hake with a Panko coating

{SAS}TB · 12 Sep 2023 at 19:47

Fajita/burrito/wraps

Fajita seasoned chicken, avocado, poppers, onion, spicy salsa and cheese

robfosters · 12 Sep 2023 at 19:56

gingergundog said:
DIY Fish n Chips. Fish was Hake with a Panko coating

How does hake compare to cod in taste?

gingergundog · 12 Sep 2023 at 20:08

robfosters said:
How does hake compare to cod in taste?

Id say not as strong as hake, but probably need to eat them side by side to really tell the difference though. It's not quite as meaty.

Philtor · 12 Sep 2023 at 20:42

{SAS}TB said:
Fajita/burrito/wraps

Fajita seasoned chicken, avocado, poppers, onion, spicy salsa and cheese

Never thought to try poppers in them before

sigma · 12 Sep 2023 at 21:00

Philtor said:
Never thought to try poppers in them before

Gotta get over the weekend blues somehow!

tom_nieto · 12 Sep 2023 at 22:45

Home made chicken korma. Interesting recipe with Xylitol sweetener and desiccated coconut. Works very well and is low calorie for what it is. I really like it!

Ad_Augendae · 13 Sep 2023 at 09:23

Raymond Lin · 13 Sep 2023 at 10:15

Ad_Augendae said:

Damn....that looks good.

{SAS}TB · 13 Sep 2023 at 14:25

{SAS}TB · 13 Sep 2023 at 17:43

Had a craving for a "dirty" Chinese chicken curry

And when you have an itch ......

robfosters · 13 Sep 2023 at 18:06

{SAS}TB said:
Had a craving for a "dirty" Chinese chicken curry

And when you have an itch ......

you should try the goldfish curry sauce next time, it’s absolutely spot on for a proper Chinese curry

{SAS}TB · 13 Sep 2023 at 18:16

robfosters said:
you should try the goldfish curry sauce next time, it’s absolutely spot on for a proper Chinese curry

Thanks !

I was limited by what they had but will definitely keep an eye out for that one - cheers mate

Gilbert89 · 13 Sep 2023 at 18:32

{SAS}TB said:

Love a Mexican Chicken Oval Bite from Gregg’s - Think that’s my Lunch inspiration for tomorrow

Meanwhile, I’m pondering over ordering a takeaway tonight since I really fancy an Indian, but then I also fancy a Pizza… I wonder how I’ll decide between the two :confused:

{SAS}TB · 13 Sep 2023 at 18:36

Gilbert89 said:
Love a Mexican Chicken Oval Bite from Gregg’s - Think that’s my Lunch inspiration for tomorrow

Meanwhile, I’m pondering over ordering a takeaway tonight since I really fancy an Indian, but then I also fancy a Pizza… I wonder how I’ll decide between the two

Yep, love me the spicy Mexican oval - nom nom nom

{SAS}TB · 13 Sep 2023 at 18:37

Starters

bsoltan · 13 Sep 2023 at 19:12

My meal prep this week was some steamed salmon and veg.

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