mariadnoca
Moderator
Color me uninformed, but I never thought of doing any of this in a microwave (I barely use mine).
Frying things (and more) in the microwave!
- Thread starter mariadnoca
- Start date
lana-in-fl
Well-known member
What a great video - thank you. I will definitely try to fry the shallots in the microwave, it's a pain to do on the stove.
Excellent video. I just found Lan Lam at ATK while searching for cream puffs recipes.
Next week I’m teaching a library class on pastry cream and while my “final dessert” turns the custard into Diplomat Cream (add whipping cream), I realized the patrons should also taste the cream as made.
Hence, cream puffs.
This ATK video gives very precise instructions…and provides the type of clues I like giving to the students. While I won’t demonstrate this during the class (no oven), I will provide the link with the pastry cream recipes. Going to test out the recipe this weekend to be sure I want to use it.
Next week I’m teaching a library class on pastry cream and while my “final dessert” turns the custard into Diplomat Cream (add whipping cream), I realized the patrons should also taste the cream as made.
Hence, cream puffs.
This ATK video gives very precise instructions…and provides the type of clues I like giving to the students. While I won’t demonstrate this during the class (no oven), I will provide the link with the pastry cream recipes. Going to test out the recipe this weekend to be sure I want to use it.
Last edited:
I am bookmarking this one. I hope it gets me to start thinking about using the MW more often. Thank you Maria. (And the presenter is so pleasant.) I love fried capers; this has reminded me to think of them regularly.
mariadnoca
Moderator
I thought of you when she showed making caramel (gasp!) in the microwave.
Ha...I used the microwave method when making spun sugar to decorate a finished croquembouche. Worked beautifully and looked stunning.I thought of you when she showed making caramel (gasp!) in the microwave.
[If only Mother Nature hadn't rained and ruined the whole thing with her damn humidity.]
mariadnoca
Moderator
Oh boo! Humidity, the bane of sugar!
barbara-in-va
Well-known member
Great video, maybe I should be a Cooks Illustrated customer again....