On Tue, 9 Apr 2013 21:56:10 +0100, "Ophelia" ku>
wrote:

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> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue, 9 Apr 2013 19:42:23 +0100, "Ophelia" ku>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I can give you my recipe for chicken and mushroom pie if you like? I use
> >> the
> >> ketchup in that.
> >>
> >> --
> > YES - thank you!!!
>
> Ok well I use cooked chicken. Whatever is your favourite. I prefer dark
> meat so I roast a tray (about 8) of thighs. Pick the meat off the bones etc
>
> I don't really do quantities but I will try a bit. It depends on your
> taste really.
>
> 3 large onions sliced and chopped garlic cooked in some oil for about 10
> mins with a lid on till soft. Add a couple of tblspns Mush Ketchup and a
> teaspoon balsamic vinegar if you have it. If not a little sugar will do. *
>
> Cook and keep stirring till they are getting a bit caramelised. Add 3 or 4
> large field mushrooms (depending on size) cut in a large dice. and cook fast
> just to brown a bit but not to let them get soft. Add chicken and some
> stock to cover. Taste and if you feel it needs a wee bit more ooomph, add
> some more Mush ketchup. Cook it down a bit but if I think it needs
> thickening I add a couple (or less) lumps of 'flour paste' ** See how it
> goes, if you want it a bit thicker then add more. Cook it out a bit and I
> then make a pastry top and bake it.
>
> Oh yes, don't forget seasoning but taste before you do because it ought to
> have plenty of flavour.

I can do that... and even have the balsamic vinegar. I'd definitely
use rosemary to season. No real mushrooms, just mushroom ketchup?
>
> I guess you would call that a pot pie?

I call it a pot pie after I put it in a container and cover it with a
pastry crust.
>
> btw that amount give me enough for two pies. I make one and freeze half the
> filling for another
>
> * I often use this as a base for gravy.
>
> ** 'flour paste' I don't like the fuss of working with loose flour, so I
> make a paste of half butter and half flour. I usually mix half a pound of
> each at in my mixer at once and it keeps beautifully on my counter unless my
> kitchen gets very hot. I just add a few lumps when I need something
> thickened
>

Thanks O!


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