How to prepare a bain-marie


How to prepare a bain-marie
A bain-marie is the best way to cook or heat a preparation gently without risk of burning.
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Last modified on: July 5th 2013
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For 1 piece, you will need:
  • 1 water 500 ml water
  • Total weight: 500 grams

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 2 min.
Cooking: 5 min.
All in all: 7 min.

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Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
How to prepare a bain-marie : Stage 1
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
How to prepare a bain-marie : 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.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
How to prepare a bain-marie : Stage 3
And then place the second container on top, and put on low heat.

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 recipe00000 RDI: 0 %
Per 100 g00000 RDI: 0 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
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