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BERE REGIS HISTORY SOCIETY RECIPE OF THE MONTH
First Meeting For Over Three Years Thanks to our WI members for sharing their favourites
After a much longer break than I had imagined, we are now
ready to start our meetings at the Village Hall again. As before
we will meet on the fourth Wednesday evening at 7.30pm, Chicken with Curry Mayonnaise
and both members and friends are all welcome. Even if you
have never come along before, all who have kept an eye on
us with the Parish Magazine stories, or anyone else can come This is so simple, fairly mild, so will suit most people's taste and is great
along on 27th September. with a salad, bread and of course rice.
There will be a lot to catch up on, especially as we stopped when the Covid-19
pandemic began. This didn't stop most aspects of the outside exploration of the Ingredients
area in and around Bere Regis, or carrying on various aspects of the basic 1lb 4 oz cooked chicken
research that we do. 1 tbsp Oil
There is also the Museum to talk about, and the fact that, despite still being a bit 1 onion chopped
disorganised, we have over 100,000 finds and items in the collection, with our 1 tbsp curry powder (choose
Reception Room, Exhibition Room, Library and Records Room. All the rooms have the strength you like)
wall-shelving with a central area, with chairs and desk, to work and study what is ¼ pt chicken stock
in each room.
1 tsp tomato puree
We will be showing some ½ juice of a lemon
of the more unusual finds
Fossilised octopus arm found at Bere Regis in July of the past three years, 2 tbsp fruit chutney (I use
mango chutney)
including some just ½ pt mayonnaise
hundreds of years old,
and also some amazing 3 tbsp of single cream or
things dating back natural yogurt
millions of years. Oh, and
everything in between! Method
1. Heat the oil and fry the onions for approx 5 mins
John Pitfield 2. Stir in curry powder and cook for 2 mins
Projects Secretary 3. Stir in stock, puree, lemon juice and chutney.
4. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer for 5mins
5. Allow to cool then stir in the mayonnaise and cream
6. Chop chicken and mix into curry sauce. So simple and enjoy.
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