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To eat a two day old Chinese takeaway?

111 replies

Ezlo · 28/02/2025 19:38

I got beef and mushrooms and egg fried rice on Wednesday. It'll be OK if I heat it thoroughly tonight won't it?

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JohnTheRevelator · 28/02/2025 21:56

You need to be very careful with rice as it can contain a dangerous bacteria that can cause a nasty bout of food poisoning. You would need to reheat it really thoroughly until it's steaming hot. I have done this on quite a few occasions over the years and never been ill (yet!).

MyBoyFlattop · 28/02/2025 21:42

Be careful with the rice!

ParsnipPuree · 28/02/2025 20:48

MyFlightWasAwfulThanksForAsking · 28/02/2025 19:40

Depends how much of a fan you are of your bathroom decor...

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Snugglemonkey · 28/02/2025 20:30

I would. I make rice in quantities and reheat all the time. Especially for fried rice. I just take out the right number of portions and fry from frozen. Or nuke leftovers from the takeaway.

I have reheated rice for 25 years without issue.

Laszlomydarling · 28/02/2025 20:12

SunshineDreamcatcher · 28/02/2025 19:42

You're not supposed to reheat rice

Of course you can reheat rice! It is usually good for 3 days if it's been in the fridge or freezer. And make sure its very hot.

FindusMakesPancakes · 28/02/2025 20:04

Reheated Chinese leftovers = food of the gods.
A set meal for 4 feeds us for best part of a week!

Smartiepants79 · 28/02/2025 20:02

Don’t eat the rice.

WeeklyNameChangeTime · 28/02/2025 20:02

Takes me 3 days to finish a Chinese, I would do it. Nuke the rice

crinkletits · 28/02/2025 20:01

It's fine as long as it's piping hot.

FuckMeUpFlorida · 28/02/2025 20:01

I would, but I've got a gut of steel.

if it smells/looks ok, that's my guidelines.

hotblacktea · 28/02/2025 20:00

I definitely would, I hate wasting takeaway food. Especially if not traveling anywhere and with access to a good toilet in the day after.

Anotherparkingthread · 28/02/2025 19:58

Hahaha. I love the hysteria on here about old food. As if every single women is of such a weak constitution that any 3 days old noodles may be her last.

If you're fit and healthy, leftovers are fine. I have eaten all kinds of stuff that's a few days old and I've never been sick. Ever.

Do common sense checks. If visually it looks okay, cool, passed step one. If it smells okay that's great, good for step two. Then taste some, if it tastes okay you're probably good to go. Just reheat it well and you will be fine.

justusandthecat · 28/02/2025 19:57

I would but I eat raw sausages so my idea of safe to eat is pretty lax.

mumof1or2 · 28/02/2025 19:56

God, I reheat two day old take away without even thinking about it! Agree with the pp who said this thread reminds them of the Phil Wang clip where he says about British people being terrified to reheat rice!

ExtraOnions · 28/02/2025 19:53

I would .. zap it in the microwave, lovely

BobbyBiscuits · 28/02/2025 19:53

The 'rule' is that cooked food is good for three days. So if it smells fine, and you heat it up thoroughly, I'd say it should be alright.
I ate two day old Singapore noodles the other week and was fine. Bloated with MSG, but fine!

CremeEggThief · 28/02/2025 19:50

Could you do a bit of rice separately if it's in different containers already?

SunshineDreamcatcher · 28/02/2025 19:49

Milodon · 28/02/2025 19:43

How do you think fried rice is made?

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You shouldn't do it twice https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/home-food-fact-checker

Gowlett · 28/02/2025 19:49

If I’m reheating take-away (which we always do as well get a whole weekend out of it) I don’t reheat the meat.

Take the beef out, and just add or to sauce / rice afterwards.

RIPVPROG · 28/02/2025 19:48

100% I'd eat it, I've worked in a variety of kitchens and if you're ordering from a takeaway you're already taking chances with most of them (and I'm fine with that).
This thread reminds me of the Phil Wang segment on British people and rice

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Tagyoureit · 28/02/2025 19:45

Seeline · 28/02/2025 19:40

I wouldn't risk the rice - it will already have been reheated at least once.
If you cooked the beef quickly and put it straight in the fridge, I'd be tempted.

The word takeaway is in the title of the thread!! Confused

CookieSue222 · 28/02/2025 19:44

NO NO NO, that's just a recipe for food poisoning

HippeePrincess · 28/02/2025 19:44

I’ve always done this with any takeaway and never had any adverse effects.

Loub1987 · 28/02/2025 19:43

I’d eat the beef cold and not touch the egg fried rice personally.