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Chike Endored

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Chike Endored Chike Endored (Roast Chicken with Glaze) 15th Century England Original: Take a chike, and drawe him, and roste him, And lete the fete be on, and take away the hede; then make batur of yolkes of eyroun and floure, and caste there-to pouder of ginger, and peper, saffron and salt, and pouder hit faire til hit be rosted ynogh. [Two Fifteenth Century Cookery Books] Translation: Take a chicken, and roast it, And let the feet be on, and take away the head; then make a batter of yolks of eggs and flour, and caste into it Ginger Powder, and Pepper, Saffron and Salt and cover (?) it faire until roasted enough. Ingredients: 1 Whole Chicken or Chicken pieces (4 Chicken Thighs used) 3 Egg Yolks 1 Tbsp Flour 1/8 tsp Powdered Ginger 1/8 tsp Pepper ½ tsp Saffron ½ tsp Turmeric 1/8 tsp Salt The Paste: Egg Yolks, Flour, and spices Redaction: Roast Chicken. Beat together the Egg Yolks and Flour until it forms a paste then add in the rest