You should not add raisins to recipes dry
Used straight from the packet raisins are too dry and hard.
283 K 4.8/5 (115 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
0.50 €
100 g
1 IngredientLast modified on: February 21th 2011
For 100 g, you will need:
- 1
100 g raisins - Total weight: 100 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Resting: 20 min.
Cooking: 5 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Its preferable to soak them 4 - 5 minutes in boiling water, during which they will swell.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
Then cool under cold water.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
And finally dry them on absorbant paper.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
Remove any small stalks that remain.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 20 min.
You can also soak them for about 20 minutes in rum, or other alcohol of your choice.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, in a closed jar.
Source: Home made.
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- For 100 g : 0.50 €
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Raisins
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