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Old 28-10-2013, 20:52
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I've come across a recipe (which I'll try tomorrow, I think) for Crispy Battered Chicken in Honey and Chilli Sauce.

http://hubpages.com/hub/ChickeninHoneySauce

According to the site, this is meant to taste like a takeaway style meal. Has anyone else ever attempted takeaway meals at home - whether it be Chinese, Indian or even chip shop style? I wish I could find a good one for Special Fried Rice with Chinese gravy!
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Old 30-10-2013, 23:12
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There is a well known book called "The Curry Secret" and imho it makes Takeaway style Indian curries pretty close. I wouldnt do without it
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Old 30-10-2013, 23:40
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There is a well known book called "The Curry Secret" and imho it makes Takeaway style Indian curries pretty close. I wouldnt do without it
Came in to post about The Curry Secret.......

nuff said

EDIT

I'd recommend you google for the Hairy Bikers Sweet and Sour Chicken (diet version). It's spot on.
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Old 31-10-2013, 18:57
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I know recipies differ in regions around the country buy here are a couple

Garlic sauce (not just garlic mayo)
Equal parts mayo and yoghurt or sour cream with pureed garlic.
e.g. 2tsp mayo, 2tsp yoghurt, 1 minced garlic clove (tweak with salt, sugar and lemon juice - can also add parsley if you want)
Obviously depends on how strong you like it for how much garlic you add.



A fresh Turkish/Greek style chilli sauce

Makes enough for 8 portions:

1 stick of celery
2 shallots
1 red onion
2 jalapeno Peppers for mild, 5 for hot (not recommended!)
1 clove garlic
4 tablespoons of tomato puree
4 tablespoons of tinned chopped tomatoes (skin off) drain the juices
flat leaf parsley - a small handful
1/2 fresh lemon
tabasco sauce
olive oil
salt and pepper

You need to put the celery, shallots, red onion and the Japapeno peppers in a food processor and blend until it becomes a fine paste. Put this mixture, tomato puree and chopped tomatoes in a saucepan and put on a low heat. A few minutes into cooking put 1/2 the fresh lemon juice, a few splashes of tabasco sauce and the crushed garlic clove. Leave on a low heat for 15 minutes, then add the chopped leaf parsley and a drizzle (3 tablespoons) of olive oil, few grinds of salt and pepper. Leave for at least 4 hours in a fridge before serving.

Chili sauce is best served chilled. Serve alongside grilled chicken, Lamb Koftee or Other Grilled meats. Pitta bread for a side and rice and salad (tomato, cucumber and lettuce) to accompany the meats.
http://www.dailynewarticles.com/arti...ili_Sauce.html



For a takeaway salad
Finely shredded cabbage - red and/or white - let it steep in red or white wine vinegar and water for 30 mins or so.

Finley sliced onion - steep in water for 30 mins or so.

Finely sliced iceberg lettuce.
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Old 01-11-2013, 09:03
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http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1166586

The long recipe on about post 3.

It was on the natco website, but it's not there any more, but I found the old DS thread
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Old 03-11-2013, 18:31
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I'm definitely going to seek out The Curry Secret (although I rarely buy Indian takeaways).
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