| How to Make Coffee on a Stove Posted: 21 Dec 2021 04:00 PM PST Whether you are dealing with a power outage, your coffeemaker is on the fritz, or you just want to experiment with new brewing methods, knowing how to make coffee on a stove can come in handy. From using a humble saucepan to a traditional little pot to an Italian-designed, multi-part metal contraption, there are many different ways to make delicious stovetop coffee, three of which are described in this article. So give that drip coffee maker, single serve machine, or your local barista a rest and give one (or more) a try. [Edit]Making "Cowboy Coffee" on Your Home Range - Heat water on your stovetop. A small pot or tea kettle will work fine. Add 8-10 ounces (one cup or a little more) of water per mug of coffee you desire.
- Bring the water just to boiling -- bubbling regularly but not vigorously.
- Add 1-2 heaping tablespoons (depending on taste) of ground coffee per 8 oz. of water. Stir just enough to help the coffee grounds circulate.
- Use a standard drip coffee grind.
- Try 2 tablespoons per mug at first. It is easier to weaken coffee that is too strong by diluting it than it is to strengthen coffee that is too weak.
- You can use instant coffee if desired. You will add 1-2 teaspoons per mug instead (refer to package directions).
- Remove the mixture from the heat and cover. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Some people prefer to bring the mixture back up to a boil briefly,[1] or even for up to 2 minutes.[2] This will increase the bitterness of your brew, so know your taste in coffee before deciding.
- Stir the coffee and let it sit, covered, for 2-3 more minutes. This wait not only steeps the coffee in the water (longer wait = stronger coffee), it also allows the coffee grounds to settle on the bottom of the pot.
- Splashing a little cold water into the pot at the end may help the grounds settle at the bottom. Flicking drops off your wet fingertips should suffice for a single mug size brew.
- Pour the coffee into your mug(s) -- carefully. Pour slowly not only because the coffee is still quite hot, but because you want to leave most of the grounds -- now more like a brown sludge -- in the pot. Leave the last bit of the brew in the pot to trap most of the sludge there.
- If you have a tea strainer or similar filter, you can place it over your mug to help keep out even more of the sludge and rogue grounds.[3]
[Edit]Using a Moka Pot for "Stovetop Espresso" - Understand how a moka pot works. It is an Italian-designed metal vessel that disassembles into three parts, and uses steam pressure to brew coffee. Check Step 1 here for a good diagram and the following description of a moka pot:
- They have three chambers, one for water, one for grounds and one for the finished product.
- The bottom chamber is for the water. It usually has a pressure valve as well.
- The middle chamber is for your finely ground coffee. Pack it in lightly.
- The top chamber is the collection point for the brewed espresso / coffee.
- Preheat enough water for the bottom moka pot chamber in a separate kettle or pot. When the water boils, remove it from the heat source. This step is not required but is recommended to prevent the metal moka pot from overheating and imparting a metallic taste.
- Fill the bottom chamber of the moka pot with the water, almost to the valve ring. There may be a guide line inside the chamber. Insert the filter basket.
- Fill the basket with coffee, leveling the coffee off with your fingers. Make sure there are no loose coffee grounds on the top edge of the filter basket that might hinder the seal.
- Use standard drip grind coffee -- roughly table salt consistency.
- Screw the top and bottom of the moka pot together. Make sure they are securely sealed, but do not tighten so much that you won't be able to get them back apart.
- Be careful so as to not spill the ground coffee into the water or either into the top chamber. Keep each in its own place for now.
- Place the moka pot on the stove over moderate heat, leaving the top lid open. When steam begins to form, the coffee will start to percolate up into the top chamber. You will hear a puffing sound as the steam emerges.
- The coffee will emerge as a rich brown stream which will lighten over time. Wait for the stream to reach the color of yellow honey, then remove the pot from the heat.
- Do not leave the pot on too long or you will scorch the coffee -- and that is not a taste most people enjoy.
- Wrap the pot with a cold dish towel or run it under cold tap water. Again, this is not absolutely necessary, but is recommended to prevent the coffee from acquiring a metallic taste.
- Pour your finished brew into cups or a carafe. If this semi-espresso is too strong for your liking, you can dilute it with water.
[Edit]Making Turkish (or Greek) Coffee at Home - Gather your materials. A regular old pot and drip grind coffee will not do for this method.
- You'll need an ibrik (variously known as a cezve, briki, mbiki or toorka, among other names), a small metal pot (traditionally made of brass) which is thinner at the neck than base and usually has a long handle.
- You'll also need water and sugar (or, though less traditional, a sugar substitute), of course.
- This method requires Turkish grind coffee, which is as fine a grind as you are likely to encounter. Specialty shops, coffee roasters, Middle Eastern shops, and some mainstream retailers may have this grind.
- Also look at the grinding machine found in your grocery store's coffee aisle -- many of them actually have a Turkish grind setting.[4] If grinding your own beans, make the grind as fine as you can.
- Add sugar to the ibrik. This is optional but traditional. Add to taste, but 2 teaspoons for an 8 ounce ibrik is probably a good reference point.
- You can substitute an artificial sweetener (such as aspartame) for the sugar as well.
- Fill the ibrik with water until it reaches the neck. Do not overfill -- leave some room in the neck for frothing or you will end up with a giant mess on your stove.
- If you want to make less coffee, you need a smaller ibrik. It needs to be filled to the lower neck to brew properly. A typical small ibrik is about 8 ounces, enough for two 3 oz. demitasse cups.
- Add coffee to the water, but do not stir the coffee at this time. Allow the coffee grounds to float on the top of the water.
- These floating grounds act as a barrier between the water and air, facilitating the frothing process.
- Depending on how strong you like your coffee, use one to two rounded teaspoons of coffee per demitasse serving, or roughly three rounded teaspoons (or one rounded tablespoon) for an 8 oz. ibrik.
- Heat the ibrik on the stove. Some people recommend using a low setting, but medium to high heat will also work. You'll just have to pay even closer attention to prevent a messy boil-over.
- The coffee will foam. Foaming is not the same as boiling.[5] Do not let it boil, and really do not let it boil over unless you love vigorously scrubbing a scorched stovetop.
- Remove it from the heat when the foaming reaches the top of the ibrik. Let it settle back down, then -- finally -- you can stir it.
- Traditionally this process is repeated up to three more times. Put the ibrik back on the heat, wait for it to froth up to the top of the neck, then let it settle down and stir.
- Pour the coffee into demitasse cups. Let it rest for 1-2 minutes before drinking to let the grounds settle.
- When pouring, leave the last bit of coffee in the ibrik to trap some of the "sludge." Likewise, when drinking, leave the last bit in your cup.
- Turkish coffee is traditionally served with a glass of water as a palate cleanser.
[Edit]Warnings - Heating water on the stovetop can be dangerous. Never leave a pot of water unattended on the stove.
- Coffee is hot, and can burn you. Just ask a personal injury lawyer.
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| How to Make Christmas Tree Decorations Posted: 21 Dec 2021 08:00 AM PST Sick of store-bought Christmas ornaments? Want to add a little individual flair to your tree? Or just looking for a fun Christmas project for you and your family? You've come to the right place! This article will provide you with some great homemade ornament ideas, all of which are low-cost and easy to make. Happy crafting! [Edit]Making Easy DIY Decorations - Spray paint pine cones. Collect some pine cones - large or small - and spray paint them gold or silver. Attach a piece a ribbon to the top and hang from your tree. Alternatively, roll the pine cone in some glue and then in some glitter for a sparkly finish!
- Make a popcorn and cranberry garland. Take a needle and some strong thread (nylon or waxed cotton), a bowl of air-popped popcorn and a cup of cranberries. Thread the needle, making a large knot from the end. Begin sewing the popcorn and cranberries onto the thread, alternating between each, or using any pattern you like. Make a large knot at the end of the string. Hang on your indoor Christmas tree or, even better, on an outside tree to provide a tasty treat for the birds! [1]
- Make Lego presents. This is an easy one for kids to make! Assemble some large Lego pieces to form a square or rectangular present shape. Take a length of colored ribbon and tie it around the Lego, making a bow on top. Place your Lego presents under the tree or hang them from the branches!
- Make a gumdrop snowflake. Take one large, ball-shaped gumdrop and stick six toothpicks into it, at regular intervals. Stack a selection of smaller gumdrops onto each toothpick until they are full. Attach a ribbon for hanging on the Christmas tree, or simply balance the gumdrop snowflake on a branch.[2]
- Make a jigsaw Rudolph. Grab five jigsaw pieces (two of which slot into each other) and paint them light brown. Take one piece of jigsaw to form the base, and glue the two attached pieces to the bottom half. This will be Rudolph's face. Take the remaining two jigsaw pieces (unattached) and glue them to the top half of the base piece to form the antlers. Glue a circle of red felt (or a red gumdrop) to the bottom of the jigsaw to form a nose, along with two googly eyes. Attach a ribbon to the back for hanging.
- Make cinnamon bundles. Take five or six cinnamon sticks and form a bundle. Tie with a piece of red or green ribbon and make a bow on top. Hang from the branches of the Christmas tree for a pretty and fragrant ornament!
- Make a photo cube. Buy a wooden/foam/cardboard cube, then print out six christmas photos (you, friends, trees, etc.) Cut the photos to the right size for each side. Using glue (hot glue is best), paste the photos onto each side of cube. Attach a string to hang. If you want, you can write on one side.
[Edit]Making Salt Dough Ornaments - Gather the ingredients and equipment. To make your salt dough ornaments, you will need one cup of plain flour, half a cup of salt and half a cup of water. You will also need Christmas themed cookie cutters (stars, Christmas trees, angels, wreaths, etc.) a cookie sheet, a rolling pin, some toothpicks, ribbon, and acrylic paints and glitter glue for decorating.
- Make the salt dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt and water and stir until it forms a dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour -- though not too much, as this will cause the dough to crack.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. With a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough until it is about in thickness. Use your Christmas themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes in the dough. Place each shape on a floured surface as you cut out the rest of the dough.
- Make holes in each ornament for hanging. Before you bake your ornaments, you will need to make a little hole at the top of each where you can thread a ribbon to hang the ornament from your tree. Use a toothpick to make punch a hole near the top of each ornament, rotating the toothpick a little to make the hole wide enough for your ribbon to fit through.
- Bake the ornaments. Place your salt dough ornaments on a floured cookie sheet and place on the middle shelf of an oven preheated to . Bake for two hours, then remove from the oven, place on a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
- Decorate. Once the salt dough ornament have cooled, you can decorate them using the acrylic paints and glitter glue. Depending on personal preference, you can use a small paint brush to paint on intricate details, or you can simply cover the decoration in one block color. You can also glue on sequins, button and crystals for extra decoration.
- Thread the ribbon. Cut a length of ribbon - preferably in red, green or white - and thread it through the hole at the top of the ornament. Secure with a knot and hang from the tree. If you like, you can write the date on the back of the ornament to remember when you made it![3]
[Edit]Making Felt Snowman Ornaments - Gather your materials. To make your felt snowman ornament you will need pieces of felt in white, brown, orange and black. You will also need a piece of white ribbon (approximately 5 inches in length), a sewing needle and thread (in colors matching the felt), a pen, a scissors, some polyester fiberfill and a sheet of paper.
- Cut out the body of the snowman. Draw the outline of a snowman onto the sheet of paper. Make the snowman whatever shape you like -- two snowballs high, three snowballs high, fat, skinny -- it's up to you.
- Cut the paper snowman outline, then place it on a piece of white felt.
- Use your pen to trace the outline of the snowman onto the felt, then cut it out with the scissors.
- Trace another snowman outline onto a second piece of felt and cut that one out too.
- You should now have two identical snowman outlines.
- Cut out the snowman's arms and facial features.
- Cut out five small circles from the piece of black felt. These will form the snowman's eyes, along with his three coal buttons.
- Cut out a small triangle from the orange felt. This will form the carrot for the snowman's nose.
- Cut out two stick shapes from the brown felt. These will be the snowman's arms.
- Sew on the snowman's eyes, nose and buttons. Take one of the white felt snowman outlines and hand-stitch the eyes, carrot nose and coal buttons into place. Use thread of a corresponding color for each piece, i.e. orange thread for the nose, and black thread for the other pieces.
- Assemble the snowman.
- Take the two white felt body pieces and line them up, placing the piece with the sewn-on features on top.
- Take the brown felt arms and place them between the two body pieces, sticking out at an angle.
- Take the length of white ribbon, fold it over, and insert the end between the two body pieces at the top of the snowman's head. This will form the hanging loop for the finished ornament.
- Sew it all together. Take your needle and some white thread and hand-stitch the two body pieces together, leaving a seam allowance of only .
- As you're stitching, make sure to catch both of the snowman's arms and the looped thread in a stitch, in order to secure them in place.
- Don't stitch the entire snowman closed just yet; leave a space of about to an inch open at the bottom.
- Stuff the snowman. Take your polyester fiberfill and stuff it into the snowman, making him nice and plump. Once you've done this, you can finish the snowman by stitching the snowman closed. Hang your jolly felt snowman on the Christmas tree and admire your handiwork!
[Edit]Making Glitter Ball Ornaments - Collect some clear glass ornaments. They can be any size you like, just make sure that they have easily removable tops.
- Remove the tops and pour in a little floor wax. Gently remove the tops from the glass ornaments (you don't want to damage them) and pour a small amount of floor wax or floor finish into the glass ball.
- This may sound strange, but this is what allows the glitter to stick to the inside of the ball. Just make sure the product you use is acrylic based and clear drying.
- Gently swirl the product around the inside of the ornament, making sure the entire inside surface is coated in floor wax.
- Once you're done, you can pour the floor wax back into the bottle. Waste not, want not!
- Grab a selection of different colored glitters. Pour a substantial amount of your chosen glitter into the glass ornament and swirl it around until the glitter completely covers the interior of the ornament. Shake any excess back into the container of glitter.
- You can choose any colors you like --gold, silver, red, blue, green, purple -- whichever ones go with the color scheme for your tree.
- If you want to be really wild, you could even try mixing a few different colors for a real disco ball effect.
- Replace the top. Once the glitter has dried, you can replace the top of the ornament. Use a little to secure it in place if it feels in any way loose.
- Decorate the outside. If you like, you can leave the glitter ball ornaments as they are. Alternatively, you can decorate the outsides using snowflake- or star-shaped scrapbook stickers and some diamante sequins.[4]
[Edit]Making Clothespin Snowflake Ornaments - Take eight wooden clothespins. Eight wooden clothespins will make one snowflake ornament. Carefully separate each clothespin, removing the metal springs.
- Glue the two halves of each clothespin together. Take some hot glue or wood glue and stick the flat sides of each clothespin together. Take a piece of ribbon, fold it in half, and insert both ends between two of the wooden pieces before you glue them. This will allow you to hang the ornament later.
- Make the snowflake. Assemble the snowflake as follows:
- Take two of the glued-together pieces and align the flattened edges at the top to form a right-angle. Attach two more pieces to form an X shape.
- Take the remaining four glued-together pieces and stick one in between each right angle. You should now have a snowflake.
- Paint the snowflake. Paint the snowflake using white or gold spray paint. Paint with a slight, glittery shimmer can look very nice. Stick sequins or jewels onto the ornament as you see fit.[5]
[Edit]Printable Snowman Template - If your tree does not come pre-lit, pick up some lights and string them.
- Another great thing is to pick up some fake snow spray and spray that on the tips of your tree. Also get some candy canes and hang them on the tree.
- Try to make this a family activity and have fun!
- Get all of the supplies you need for making D.I.Y. decorations at a craft store, or check out your local dollar store or Walmart.
[Edit]Warnings - Be careful with the tacks and metal hooks.
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| How to Photograph Christmas Lights Posted: 21 Dec 2021 12:00 AM PST Christmas lights are beautiful to behold, and it's not every day of the year that you get to see them. But how do you capture their beauty in photos? If you're trying to photograph the lights outdoors, aim to take the pictures at dusk for the best lighting. Adjust your camera's shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to the recommended settings, and take lots of pictures so you have plenty of options to choose from. [Edit]Setting up the Camera in a Good Location - Aim to begin shooting at dusk. This is the perfect time to photograph the lights, as it's not too light and not too dark yet. Try to get to the location early, roughly 15-20 minutes before dusk, so you're sure not to miss the ideal photographing time. Check to see when the sun is going to set so you can make a plan to arrive before dusk.[1]
- If you take the pictures earlier, the lights won't look lit in the photos, and if you take the pictures after the sun has set, then you won't be able to see the background.
- When the Christmas lights look like they're shining brighter against the darkening sky, it's time to start taking pictures.
- Continue taking pictures of the lights until you're satisfied with your collection or the sun completely sets.
- Bring a tripod to keep your shots stable. Since you're using a slower shutter speed, your photos are going to be more affected by any wobbliness or movement. A tripod is necessary to keep your photographs stable and not blurry.[2]
- Set the tripod up on stable ground before dusk so that you have time to make any adjustments.
- If you don't have a tripod, try balancing your camera on the hood of a car or another stable surface.
- If you're using your phone, consider investing in a portable tripod made for your specific type of cellphone.
- Choose how close or far away you'll be from the lights. Your camera will require different settings depending on how close or far you are from the Christmas tree lights. Decide exactly what you want to capture in your photo, such as the details of the ornaments on the tree, or a decorated house with lots and lots of lights that is best seen from far away.[3]
- For example, a picture of a close-up of a Christmas tree will likely require less lighting than a picture of a house lit up when the sun has set.
- Find the right lighting if you're shooting indoors. If you're taking pictures of your Christmas tree inside during the daylight, make sure you take it from the right angle. Avoid backlighting to ensure your picture doesn't come out super dark and be aware of how the windows will impact the lighting. If you're taking the picture indoors at night, try to dim the lights in your house so that the Christmas tree stands out but can still be seen.[4]
- Take pictures from several different angles with different levels of lighting to see which one looks best.
[Edit]Adjusting the Camera Settings - Use a manual camera so you can adjust your settings. Being able to adjust your camera settings is super important so that you get a great shot. This includes settings like the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. If you already have a manual camera, great! If not, see if you can borrow one from a friend or family member.[5]
- The best cameras for taking pictures of Christmas lights are DSLRs or mirrorless cameras.
- While it's possible to take a good photo of Christmas lights using the camera on your phone, photos taken from a manual camera will turn out much better.
- If you do choose to use your phone, locate your phone's manual camera controls. These are likely only found on newer versions of phones.
- Find a macro or all-purpose wide angle lens. A macro lens is great for capturing a specific ornament or decoration on the Christmas tree, meaning it's perfect for details. A wide angle lens is good for fitting an entire house or grouping of trees into the picture. Choose a lens that's appropriate for what you'll be photographing, whether it's a Christmas tree full of details or a large scene with many trees.[6]
- Purchase a wide angle lens for your cellphone that comes as an attachment, if desired.
- Avoid using your camera's flash. While it may seem like this would light up the background so it's seen against the lights, this actually just dulls the brightness of the Christmas lights. If possible, try not to use the flash on your camera to achieve the best results.[7]
- Even if you're outside and it's getting dark, keep the flash switched off.
- Keep the ISO around 400 to make up for the dark lighting. ISO measures the image sensor's sensitivity to light. Go to your camera's ISO settings and try to keep it between 400 and 800, with the lower the setting, the better. Test out different values until you find the best one for your lighting situation.[8]
- Your pictures will become grainier the higher you set the ISO, which is why it's not recommended to set it above 800.
- Consider downloading an app that extends your ISO range if you're taking the photos on your phone.
- Set the aperture to a low setting according to the light. The aperture is the hole that lets light pass through in the camera. For the best Christmas pictures, you want your aperture set to a low setting, likely between f/2.8 and f/8. Test out different settings within this range to find out which one works with the light around you.[9]
- When you increase the aperture, you're decreasing the amount of light that comes into the photo. This is why it's important to keep it at a low setting—you need as much natural light as possible.
- If you use an F-stop of F2 or below, your Christmas lights will look like floating globes—which can be a really pretty way to capture a holiday family photo. On the other hand, using a higher F-stop will capture the lights in focus.[10]
- Change the shutter speed to a slower setting. A slower shutter speed gives your camera more time to allow light into the photo, which is perfect for low-light settings like Christmas lights. Change your shutter speed to a low number, such as ⅛ of a second. The more time you give for exposure, the less grainy your picture will be.[11]
- Keep your shutter speed between ⅛ of a second and ⅖ of a second.
- Be aware that low shutter speeds means the camera will be more susceptible to movement.
- Use an app like Camera+ 2 to slow down the shutter speed on your phone.
- Switch to the right white balance. The white balance setting on your camera helps fix the coloring in your photos, making sure they capture the true tones and light of the subject. Try setting the white balance to Daylight or Tungsten for the best results.[12]
- These settings will make the lights look their clearest and most accurately colored.
- If you're using your phone, use the manual white balance settings, or download an app like the VSCO Cam.
- Try using a reflective foreground whenever possible, such as snow, ice, or water, to increase the light and improve the look of the Christmas lights in the photo.
- Always take a series of test shots to find out which settings, angles and compositions work best.
- Take advantage of the bokeh affect in your photos, which is the blurred quality that lights sometimes have when you photograph them unfocused.
- Timing your shutter release can also work effectively to prevent blurring.
- Change the color contrast later on when editing the photos, if desired.
- Download photo apps that let you alter the aperture or ISO settings on your phone to enhance your picture quality.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Manual camera
- Tripod
- Macro or all-purpose wide angle lens
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| How to Parboil Chicken Posted: 20 Dec 2021 04:00 PM PST If you're frustrated by chicken that's overdone on the outside but still raw on the inside, try parboiling your chicken. Simmer the chicken in water or a flavorful liquid until it loses its pink color. Then remove the chicken and pat it dry before using it in your recipe. Parboiling ensures the chicken will be thoroughly cooked when you finish it on the grill, stove, or oven. [Edit]Simmering the Chicken - Put the chicken into a stockpot. You can use a whole chicken or as many pieces as you can fit into a stockpot. Decide if you'd like to parboil boneless chicken or if you want to leave the bones in for additional flavor. Then place the chicken into a stockpot on the stove.[1]
- If you want to parboil several whole chickens, you'll need to work in batches or use several pots.
- Pour a flavorful liquid into the stockpot. Although you can simply pour enough water to cover the chicken, use chicken broth, apple cider, or vegetable stock in order to add flavor to the chicken. Ensure that the chicken is covered by at least of liquid.[2] of liquid.}}
- You can also include a chopped onion, 2 to 3 carrots, 2 to 3 stalks of celery, the peel of 1 lemon peel, or 1 head of garlic cloves for each chicken to add extra flavor.
- Bring the liquid to a boil. Turn the burner on to medium and leave the lid off of the stockpot. Heat the chicken in the liquid until the liquid begins to boil vigorously. The amount of time this takes will depend on how much chicken you're parboiling and how much liquid you have in the stockpot but it should take less than 15 minutes.[3]
- Simmer the covered chicken on low. Turn the burner down to low and put the lid on the stockpot. The liquid should bubble gently and the chicken will lose its pink coloring once it's finished parboiling. Follow these guidelines for how long to parboil your chicken:[4]
- 30 to 40 minutes for a whole chicken
- 15 to 20 minutes for chicken wings
- 10 minutes for chicken breasts
- 5 minutes for chicken legs, thighs, or quarters
- Remove the chicken and pat it dry. Turn off the burner and use tongs to take the parboiled chicken out of the liquid. Transfer the chicken to a plate and pat it dry with paper towels before you continue to cook it in your recipe.[5]
- Remember that the chicken isn't completely cooked at this point. Use good hygiene practices, such as washing your hands and preventing cross-contamination, when working with the chicken.
- Finish cooking the chicken according to your recipe. Because you're heating the chicken but not cooking it completely, the chicken may continue to grow harmful bacteria as it's stored. This is why it's important to cook the chicken to a food-safe temperature of immediately after parboiling it.[6]
- To prevent foodborne illnesses, avoid parboiling the chicken and refrigerating it before you cook with it.
[Edit]Cooking with the Parboiled Chicken - Bake the parboiled chicken to create crunchy pieces. If you're making wings but don't want to deep fry them, parboil them and spread them on a baking sheet. Preheat the oven and then roast the chicken at for 20 to 30 minutes or until they're caramelized and crisp.[7]
- If you're baking breasts, thighs, or drumsticks add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time.
- Spread your favorite sauce over the baked chicken pieces. For example, coat them with buffalo wing sauce or blue cheese dip.
- Toss parboiled drumsticks on the grill for perfectly cooked chicken. Brush the grill grate and heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Place the parboiled chicken pieces on the preheated grill and cook the chicken for 20 to 40 minutes. Use tongs to turn the chicken frequently and brush the chicken with barbecue sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Remember to insert an instant-read meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The temperature should reach before you pull the grilled chicken off of the grill.
- While this works well with drumsticks, you can use any cut of chicken. Keep in mind that larger pieces, such as breasts, will take longer to grill while smaller pieces, such as wings will cook faster.
- Bread or batter the parboiled chicken and deep fry it until it's crispy. Dip the parboiled chicken pieces in beaten egg and then coat the pieces with a batter of your choice. For example, use a crunchy breadcrumb coating or a beer batter. Then fry the chicken pieces in of oil until they're crunchy and cooked throughout.[8]
- Use tongs to carefully turn the pieces as they fry. Depending on the size of your chicken pieces, it may take 10 to 20 minutes to fry them in hot oil.
- Add parboiled chicken pieces to your favorite clear soup. To make classic or Vietnamese chicken noodle soup, parboil chicken and set it aside while you heat fresh stock in the pot. Simmer your choice of chopped vegetables, such as carrots or celery, and return the whole chicken pieces to the pot. Cook the soup over medium heat until the chicken is cooked throughout.[9]
- If you prefer, shred the cooked chicken and return it to the soup before serving.
- To give your soup a fresh taste, add chopped basil or parsley just before serving the soup.
- If you'd like to parboil frozen chicken without thawing it first, add 3 to 5 minutes to the simmering time.
- If you plan on marinating the chicken, marinate it before you parboil it since you'll need to cook it immediately after it simmers.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Stockpot
- Tongs
- Plate
- Paper towels
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