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How to prepare a bain-marie
A bain-marie is the best way to cook or heat a preparation gently without risk of burning.
529 K 4.2/5 (161 reviews)
7 min.
Easy
1 piece
1 IngredientLast modified on: July 5th 2013
For 1 piece, you will need:
- 1
500 ml water - Total weight: 500 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 2 min.
Cooking: 5 min.
All in all: 7 min.
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
For this you will need two containers: the first (a pan) is on the hob and contains a little water, the second (a bowl or another pan) rests in the water but not in direct contact with the heat, which allows a slow rise in temperature.
Stage 2
To make one, the best way is to put something which will withstand heat in the bottom of the first pan, which can support the weight of the second container, and on which you will pour water until covering it with approximately 1 to 2 cm (1 inch).
You can use a pie ring, as in the photograph, or a small baking tin or quite simply 2 teaspoons.
You can use a pie ring, as in the photograph, or a small baking tin or quite simply 2 teaspoons.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
And then place the second container on top, and put on low heat.
Your bain-marie is now fully functional.
Your bain-marie is now fully functional.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 RDI: 0 % |
| Per 100 g | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 RDI: 0 % |
This recipe uses (among others)
Water
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