Gelatin is used in cooking for the preparation of jellies, mousses, creams, jellies. It is better not to cook this product, because when boiled, its gelling properties deteriorate, and add to an already cooked dish.
It is necessary
- - gelatin in granules or plates;
- - cold water.
Instructions
Step 1
Gelatin is available in granules and in plates. The one in the plates is easy to soak, dispense and almost odorless. But it has one significant drawback - the price. Gelatin in granules is several times cheaper, but it takes longer to swell, it is more difficult to introduce it into a dish. In addition, a Russian-made product has a specific smell. However, most people do not notice this smell in ready-made meals.
Step 2
How to prepare gelatin in plates? Measure out the amount of food required according to the recipe. To do this, weigh it or count several plates. The weight of one plate is usually indicated on the package, on average it is 3-4 g.
Step 3
Soak the plates in plenty of very cold water for 5-7 minutes. In the warm season, it is better to add ice to the water. Otherwise, the gelatin will melt too much and you will not be able to remove it. The soaking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the plates.
Step 4
Then remove the swollen plates from the water and squeeze out excess moisture well. Introduce the gelatin into a warm dish, stir well.
Step 5
As a rule, such gelatin dissolves well and does not require additional filtering. Put the dish in the refrigerator to set or add other ingredients as per recipe.
Step 6
To prepare granulated gelatin, measure out the required amount and soak in cold water. The soaking time is about 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of the granules. The water temperature in this case is not so important.
Step 7
Swollen granules are difficult to separate from water. Therefore, take water for soaking in a ratio of 7: 1 to the mass of gelatin.
Step 8
When the granules absorb water and become soft, heat, stirring, the mass over low heat until completely dissolved. You can also use a microwave with a low microwave power setting.
Step 9
If necessary, strain the resulting solution through a fine sieve and add to the warm dish to be prepared. Then follow the recipe.
