You should not add raisins to recipes dry
Used straight from the packet raisins are too dry and hard.
263 K 4.8/5 (112 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
300 g
1 IngredientLast modified on: February 21th 2011
For 300 g, you will need:
- 1
1 1⁄3 cup raisins
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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.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 9 RDI=3 % | 230 RDI=20 % | 3 RDI=1 % | 970 RDI=50 % | 4,070 RDI: 50 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 80 RDI=7 % | 1 RDI=0 % | 320 RDI=20 % | 1,360 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 300 g : 1.50 €
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Raisins
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