Recipes Using Evaporated Milk

The general misconception among many amateur cooks is that evaporated milk is same as sweet condensed milk. These are two separate ingredients that are used to prepare different recipes. The following article will help you explore various recipes using evaporated milk.

Evaporated milk is made by boiling milk until 60% of the water evaporates. Evaporated milk is available as full-fat, non-fat and low-fat varieties. It is used in place of regular milk to add richness to the recipe. It is about the same consistency as cream. It contains only the natural sugars present in milk. You cannot interchange sweetened condensed milk and evaporated condensed milk in a recipe. Flavor wise they are opposite, as condensed milk is too sweet and evaporated milk is not that sweet.

Evaporated milk can be used in any recipe where milk is required. But do not use it as a substitute for sweet condensed milk. You'll end up preparing a gourmet disaster! You can add Ѕ cup of water to evaporated milk to turn it into regular milk.

Fudge Fantasy

Ingredients

3 cups Sugar

cup butter

2/3 cup evaporated milk

340 g semi-sweet chocolate chips

198 g marshmallow crиme

1 cup Chopped nuts

1 tablespoon Vanilla

Method of Preparation

Mix sugar, butter and evaporated milk in heavy 2 Ѕ quart saucepan. Heat on a high flame till it reaches a roiling boil. Stir constantly.

Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring.

Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate till it melts.

Add marshmallow crиme, nuts & vanilla beat till blended.

Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Cool and cut into pieces.

Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients

2 large or 3 medium baked potatoes

cup butter

cup chopped onion

cup all-purpose flour

1 can chicken broth

1 can Evaporated Milk

Method of Preparation

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion and stir occasionally, cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender.

Stir in flour. Gradually add the chicken broth and evaporated milk.

Scoop potato pulp from 1 potato and mash it. Do not discard the potato skin. Add pulp to broth mixture.

Cook the broth over medium heat, stirring occasionally till the mixture comes just to a boil.

Dice remaining potato skin and potatoes to the soup. Heat the soup.

Season with salt and ground black pepper.

Asian Noodle Soup

Ingredients

Olive oil spray

1 onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped

1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped

1 tbsp red chilli, chopped

tsp turmeric

375 ml evaporated milk

1 cup water

1 tsp chicken stock powder

250 g firm tofu, cut into cubes

300 g green prawns, peeled and deveined

200 g thin egg noodles

100 g snow peas

125 g bean sprouts

cup Fresh coriander leaves

Method of Preparation

Spray olive oil in a large pan and heat.

Add the onion and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes till soft.

Add the garlic, ginger, chilli and turmeric and stir-fry for about 30 seconds.

Add the evaporated milk, water and stock powder to the pan. Stir the onions and spices from the bottom of the pan.

Bring to the boil. Reduce the flame to low and add the tofu and prawns.

Simmer for 2-3 minutes or till the prawns are opaque.

In the meantime, cook the noodles and divide them between 4 bowls.

Pour the soup over, dividing the tofu and prawns evenly. Garnish with snow peas, sprouts and coriander.

Chicken and Mushroom Crepes

Ingredients for Crepes

2 eggs

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup plain flour

cup water

Oil spray

Ingredients for Filling

2 tbsp oil

500 g chicken breast fillet, sliced

200 g sliced mushrooms

cup plain flour

2 cups evaporated milk

4 green shallots, sliced

Ѕ cup grated cheese

Crepes Preparation

Mix the eggs,Evaporated milk, flour and water.

Heat frying pan, spray with oil. Pour ј cup crepe mixture into pan. Swirl to coat and cook. When golden, turn and cook other side. Remove from pan and cook remaining crepes.

Filling Preparation

Preheat oven to 200oC.

Heat oil in a frying pan, cook chicken and mushrooms for 4 minutes.

Add the flour and evaporated milk, bring to the boil. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes then remove from heat. Add in green shallots and cheese.

Divide filling evenly between crepes, roll up or fold and place in a baking dish. Bake 10 – 15 minutes or until hot and cheese melts.

Explore your culinary art using evaporated milk recipes. These simple, easy-to-cook recipes will entice the taste buds of your loved ones. Have a great time preparing recipes using evaporated milk and satisfy your pang of hunger.