Bain-Marie

 
 

6 February 2010

The bain-marie is also known as double-boiler. One container is placed on the stove to boil water, the other on top of it, heated up by even "gentle" steam

There are some pots dedicated for that very purpose, although they are not necessary. Often a pot with a wide opening, along with a metal bowl, work even better.

 

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