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Published 22nd December 2016
Festive food thoughts
As we approach the festive season, my thoughts like many I’m sure have no doubt turned to enjoying the festivities as well as a welcome break. Preparing the Christmas day feast is a key part and, for all the cooks out there, a little bit stressful. Getting the roast potatoes perfect (duck or goose fat?) and everything onto the table hot and at the same time is a real challenge.
Uses as a cooking ingredient
As I have a bit of a sweet tooth, leaving space for dessert is always a must! Unfortunately, my repertoire is limited, although I can knock up a pretty mean Crème Brulee. This got me thinking about gelatine and an alternative which is suitable for vegetarians. It is agar, or as it’s known in culinary circles agar-agar or by its Japanese name of Kanten. Not only is agar a key component in prepared media – it is the setting agent within the dehydrated culture media (DCM) and something we know a bit about at Cherwell – but is also an increasingly used ingredient in cooking.
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