How To Dissolve Gelatin
Author: Ivan Red Jr.
Time for reading: ~3
minutes
Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
CHAPTERS (Table Of Contents)
Gelatin is a substance that has gelling properties and is an indispensable ingredient in many dishes. Gelatin is used in the preparation of aspic, jelly, mousse and soufflé layers, desserts, marshmallows, cream.
How to dilute gelatin
Gelatin is a substance that has gelling properties and is an indispensable ingredient in many dishes. Gelatin is used in the preparation of aspic, jelly, mousse and soufflé layers, desserts, marshmallows, cream.
Gelatin is produced in the form of plates, small or large crystals, which are odorless and tasteless. You can purchase instant gelatin, regular gelatin in the form of crystals or in the form of plates. Each of these types of gelatin dissolves slightly differently. Therefore, it is very important to know how to dissolve gelatin without lumps. Our advice will help you figure out how to quickly dissolve gelatin in water and do it right.
Before you dissolve gelatin in water, consider some of the nuances:
- pour gelatin for swelling with water at room temperature. Do not use boiling water for this;
- do not bring it to a boil, otherwise its gelling properties will decrease;
- do not dissolve in aluminum utensils, as it will acquire an unpleasant taste and dark color;
- if undissolved lumps remain in the gelatin solution, then the solution can be filtered through a strainer at the end;
- the consistency of the dish will depend on the amount of gelatin taken. If you take 20 grams of gelatin per 1 liter of liquid, then the jelly will turn out to be “trembling”, and if you take 50 grams of gelatin, then such jelly will be very dense and can be cut with a knife.
Perhaps these are all the subtleties ... But in practice it's even easier.
Recipes with gelatin ingredient
Recipes with water
- Water
- Gelatin
- Pot
- Metal sieve
- Bowl
How to dissolve regular powder gelatin step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
For work, we need gelatin - 2 tbsp. l., water - 200 grams, sieve, saucepan, bowl.
Step 2
Pour gelatin into water at room temperature, stir. Leave for 30-35 minutes. During this time, the gelatin will swell.
Step 3
Put the bowl with the swollen gelatin into a pot of hot water and stir until the gelatin dissolves (do not bring the water to a boil).
Step 4
Strain the solution. Gelatin is ready to go.
- Water
- Gelatin
- Pot
- A spoon
How to dissolve instant gelatin step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
For work, we need instant gelatin - 2 tbsp. l., water - 150 ml, saucepan, spoon.
Step 2
Instant gelatin is very advantageous in that it can be added immediately to a hot dish. To do this, bring the syrup or juice or broth to a temperature of 90 ° C, remove from heat and pour instant gelatin in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Stir until all crystals are dissolved.
Step 3
You can do the following: stir 2 tablespoons of instant gelatin in 150 ml of water and leave for 10-15 minutes. This time will be enough for the instant gelatin to swell.
Step 4
Then heat in a water bath until the gelatin dissolves and then add it to the dish.
- Water
- Gelatin
- Pot
- Bowl
How to dissolve sheet gelatin step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
For work, we need sheet gelatin, water, a bowl, a saucepan.
Step 2
Pour water at room temperature into a wide bowl and put gelatin plates in it. It should be remembered that the plates should be located freely in the water and not overlap one another. The amount of water is not essential, since sheet gelatin will absorb only the amount of water that it is supposed to.
Step 3
Leave gelatin for 10-12 minutes. During this time, it will swell.
Step 4
Squeeze a little each plate and in this form it can already be mixed into a hot product (syrup, juice). In this case, the temperature of the liquid should be about 80 ° C.
Step 5
And you can put the swollen gelatin in a small bowl, add a little liquid and heat, stirring, in a water bath until completely dissolved.
Step 6
Gelatin is ready to go.