Once learning the various techniques of cook with cheesecloth, you will find yourself using this versatile natural, unbleached cotton fabric often. From basting to straining and steaming to making spice and herb packets, known as bouquet garni, this inexpensive cooking tool has many uses in the kitchen. Read on to learn cook with cheesecloth. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Soak several layers of cheesecloth in melted butter and lay it over a turkey or roasting chicken. The turkey or chicken will baste itself. Remove the cheesecloth about 30 minutes before the cooking is complete to allow browning. Substitute olive oil for the melted butter if preferred.
2. Make flavorful bouquet garni to add to soups, stews or sauces. Cut a square of cheesecloth and place all of the dried herbs for the garni onto the center. Bring up the corners and twist, making a ball of herbs. Tie the cheesecloth with a cotton string. A bouquet garni adds flavor to soups, stews and sauces.
3. Line a bamboo rice steamer with cheesecloth for delicious sticky rice.
4. Use a cheesecloth for straining stocks, sauces, gravies or any liquid.
5. Drain and press yogurt through cheesecloth for a thicker consistency. The result is a thick Greek-style yogurt.
6. Press cheese curds through cheesecloth to make firm cheese.
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