What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

[Goonergal]

Haha like mutton flaps?

What will you do next in your airfryer? The lamb looked great.

I’ve taken some chicken wings I marinated in lime and butter out of the freezer. Might fit some halloumi fries in there too, depending on how much I eat earlier in the day.

 

[Annb]

I know the chorizo/salami crisps are very easy in the microwave, but I imagine they'll be at least as good in the A/F.

I've never made chorizo or any other type of crisps in the microwave but it sounds like a great idea. How do you do it?

I was given an air-fryer at Christmas but it is still in its box - I have nowhere to keep it yet (until my kitchen gets its promised makeover, which may never happen because No 1 son is getting more and more unwell - and he is the handyman around here) so I can't use that. Maybe the dehumidifier would work, but I can't reach it behind all the other stuff dumped into our (should be) lounge. So, if I do it, it will have to be the microwave.

 

[Goonergal]

I've never made chorizo or any other type of crisps in the microwave but it sounds like a great idea. How do you do it?

I believe @Brunneria had the original formula. I can’t find it, but would also be interested.

 

[Deleted member 308541]

Lunch yesterday: Not very much as I had a lunch time (11:50 am) appointment to see my cardiologist at the Friendlies hospital. The aroma of lunch was percolating around the place which smelt ok while i was walking in and waiting for the lift.
Dinner: Pork chops, veggies, brown onion gravy.
Breakfast: Usual omelette, bacon, tomatoes, reheated spudlite.

Drinks: Black coffee no sweeteners, water.

I got the results of the echocardiogram I had done in June, two cancelled appointment (one each) later and all is good till my next checkup next year.

 

[DCUKMod]

I've never made chorizo or any other type of crisps in the microwave but it sounds like a great idea. How do you do it?

I was given an air-fryer at Christmas but it is still in its box - I have nowhere to keep it yet (until my kitchen gets its promised makeover, which may never happen because No 1 son is getting more and more unwell - and he is the handyman around here) so I can't use that. Maybe the dehumidifier would work, but I can't reach it behind all the other stuff dumped into our (should be) lounge. So, if I do it, it will have to be the microwave.

Just lay out chorizo slices on a single layer on a plate, lined in paper towel. Microwave for c30 seconds, then turn the chorizo over. Repeat, but reducing each nuking by half to ensure the crispy deliciousness doesn't completely combust. Mine take 75-90 seconds.

Exact timings will depend on the thickness of the meat slices (should be very thin - rollito style thickness), the starting temperature of the meat and the power of your microwave.

It's been a while since I've done any.

 

[SlimLizzy]

06-08-19
Breakfast: nut granola, two hard boiled eggs and about 30g seeded bread with butter, two teas.
Mid morning coffee, successfully resisted the biscuits and brownies.
Lunch Salad, grated carrot, ham and two more slices of seed bread. Greek yoghurt and a nectarine.
Dinner, paella, I had Three spoonfuls, two chicken thighs and some onion, pepper , green bean and peas mixed veg. Celebrating the opening of the new kitchen. Its actually possible to cook and wash up in there now. I was good and only had two glasses of wine and no pudding, later three slivers of emmental.

 

[Annb]

Just lay out chorizo slices on a single layer on a plate, lined in paper towel. Microwave for c30 seconds, then turn the chorizo over. Repeat, but reducing each nuking by half to ensure the crispy deliciousness doesn't completely combust. Mine take 75-90 seconds.

Exact timings will depend on the thickness of the meat slices (should be very thin - rollito style thickness), the starting temperature of the meat and the power of your microwave.

It's been a while since I've done any.

Thanks - I'll have a go at that.

 

[Viv19]

Thanks. It looks impressive, and the price is probably worth it considering it is an air fryer and rotisserie cooker as well as a dehydrator. I have the little Lidl airfryer though so don’t want to double up. We are intending to keep the dehydrator in the garage, out of the way as it’ll be mostly for dog treats and we both have v small kitchens. I’m thinking lower end of the market for now ( we may upgrade later when we’ve put it through its paces!)

I looked into those ages ago when we thought of it as a present for No2 daughter who loves to camp in isolated places. I checked on all kinds of camping websites to see what people were saying about them. But we then found that she had one already. They dry whole meals and then re-hydrate in the back of nowhere.
I can’t recall which were good, but do remember that there was a big difference in results. Some were more economical with power, others easier to clean. I think there was a big discussion between the ones with metal versus plastic, and height of the stacks. It was a whole different world of cooking.
SIL who lives on the Black Sea, dries loads of fruit, toms etc from her garden for use later in the year. Pretty sure she only bought a basic model though.

 

[DJC3]

I looked into those ages ago when we thought of it as a present for No2 daughter who loves to camp in isolated places. I checked on all kinds of camping websites to see what people were saying about them. But we then found that she had one already. They dry whole meals and then re-hydrate in the back of nowhere.
I can’t recall which were good, but do remember that there was a big difference in results. Some were more economical with power, others easier to clean. I think there was a big discussion between the ones with metal versus plastic, and height of the stacks. It was a whole different world of cooking.
SIL who lives on the Black Sea, dries loads of fruit, toms etc from her garden for use later in the year. Pretty sure she only bought a basic model though.

Thanks for the input. I think we’ll go for a fairly basic model too. I’d never thought of rehydrating dehydrated meals, not that I’d do it but a great idea for people like your daughter who love getting away from it all.

 

[PenguinMum]

Yesterday
Breakfast: slice HiLo toast, butter, tea x2.
Lunch: egg mayo, little gem leaves
Supper: Roast chicken, brocolli, cherries (my once a year treat so bad FBG today, didnt check last night!

 

[DCUKMod]

Thanks for the input. I think we’ll go for a fairly basic model too. I’d never thought of rehydrating dehydrated meals, not that I’d do it but a great idea for people like your daughter who love getting away from it all.

Blimey - I can't imagine how long it's take to dehydrate whole meals.

It's great for things like gluts of chi;;ies from a chilli plant or the like, and it is good for fruit etc., but of course "we" don't do quite the variety of fruit many others might.

Now I'm sitting here thinkingit's be fin to try dehydrating some rhubarb, as it's fast coming to the end of the season. In fact, I have finished harvesting our own.

I bet raspberries (and strawbs too probably) would dehydrate well, then grind into powder, which could be nice sprinkled on some cream or yoghurt as a bit of a tart accent, and/or some colour.

Fair warning; there may be alchemy afoot in this hacienda later.

 

[Brunneria]

If you look at the dehydrating sites, there is a huge range of opportunities, from fruit leathers (fruit purees, dried in flat leathery sheets that can be diced and added to yog, or eaten in rolls as snacks (like those shoelace sweets). Dried blueberries and strawberries can be used on breakfasts and deserts, or even in cooking.

Jerky.
kale crisps
onion rings
tomato slices
peppers
courgette
mushrooms
linseed crackers

I would suggest that anyone familiarises themselves with the possibilities by just browsing the various websites.
A heck of a lot of the options that are very low carb friendly, and good for long term storage.

I keep intending to do myself some more jerky. The commercial versions are silly-expensive in comparison.

 

[maglil55]

Blimey - I can't imagine how long it's take to dehydrate whole meals.

It's great for things like gluts of chi;;ies from a chilli plant or the like, and it is good for fruit etc., but of course "we" don't do quite the variety of fruit many others might.

Now I'm sitting here thinkingit's be fin to try dehydrating some rhubarb, as it's fast coming to the end of the season. In fact, I have finished harvesting our own.

I bet raspberries (and strawbs too probably) would dehydrate well, then grind into powder, which could be nice sprinkled on some cream or yoghurt as a bit of a tart accent, and/or some colour.

Fair warning; there may be alchemy afoot in this hacienda later.

Just passing the time waiting for the loss adjuster reading all the dehydrating tales. I bought son's for his birthday or Christmas (he likes getting kitchen things!). Reason he wanted that plastic one was it is convertible - you can remove the shelves and use the hooks and you can add even more tiers to it. He started just with Biltong and experimenting with all sorts of spices on it. He still makes Biltong but he also makes all sorts of veggies crisps for the boys (who love veggie crisps) and you are correct @DCUKMod, dehydrated raspberries in particular have loads of uses. He does also dehydrate fruit slices for boys and for use in Gin!

 

[maglil55]

I've never made chorizo or any other type of crisps in the microwave but it sounds like a great idea. How do you do it?

I was given an air-fryer at Christmas but it is still in its box - I have nowhere to keep it yet (until my kitchen gets its promised makeover, which may never happen because No 1 son is getting more and more unwell - and he is the handyman around here) so I can't use that. Maybe the dehumidifier would work, but I can't reach it behind all the other stuff dumped into our (should be) lounge. So, if I do it, it will have to be the microwave.

I've been doing the Microwave ones since I thought M&S had discontinued theirs. I agree with the method @DCUKMod said except I put paper kitchen towel top and bottom and don't bother turning them. Also agree on average its 90 secs but it does depend on the power of the microwave/thickness of meats. They are very addictive. I find even if they are a bit soft in the middle when you take them out, they crisp up more as they cool.
Start with 90 secs and if they're not quite there just give them another 20 secs until they get the right crisp. I too have had them combust in the experimentation phase!

 

[DCUKMod]

Just passing the time waiting for the loss adjuster reading all the dehydrating tales. I bought son's for his birthday or Christmas (he likes getting kitchen things!). Reason he wanted that plastic one was it is convertible - you can remove the shelves and use the hooks and you can add even more tiers to it. He started just with Biltong and experimenting with all sorts of spices on it. He still makes Biltong but he also makes all sorts of veggies crisps for the boys (who love veggie crisps) and you are correct @DCUKMod, dehydrated raspberries in particular have loads of uses. He does also dehydrate fruit slices for boys and for use in Gin!

Have loads of dehydrated citrus slices vacuum packed for gin too.

I must play with that function a bit more.

 

[DCUKMod]

I've been doing the Microwave ones since I thought M&S had discontinued theirs. I agree with the method @DCUKMod said except I put paper kitchen towel top and bottom and don't bother turning them. Also agree on average its 90 secs but it does depend on the power of the microwave/thickness of meats. They are very addictive. I find even if they are a bit soft in the middle when you take them out, they crisp up more as they cool.
Start with 90 secs and if they're not quite there just give them another 20 secs until they get the right crisp. I too have had them combust in the experimentation phase!

Have you tried them in the air fryer Maglil? An advantage with mine is I can watch through the glass panel in the door to see what's going on.

When bought, I thought I'd like the A/F, but not nearly as much as I do.

Interestingly, MrB thought we would do chips, from potatoes, as opposed to bought frozen ones, but that hasn't happened, having discovered Lidl's onw gourmet chips. They're chunky and go wonderfully crunchy and fluffy.

 

[Brunneria]

So, um... what did people eat today?

(and don't worry, I am slapping myself on the wrist too - because I have derailed into dehydrators too! )

 

[Goonergal]

So, um... what did people eat today?

(and don't worry, I am slapping myself on the wrist too - because I have derailed into dehydrators too! )

Right now I'm eating left over lamb ribs from last night. Equally delicious cold

 

[maglil55]

So, um... what did people eat today?

(and don't worry, I am slapping myself on the wrist too - because I have derailed into dehydrators too! )

And I'm having a coffee (2nd one today) while absorbing everything that's got to happen upstairs. Must admit the "Flying Lamb" has convinced me to do something with Lamb tonight. Maybe the paprika lamb (or was it Tandoori?) that @DCUKMod posted - I saved it.

 

[Annb]

Blimey - I can't imagine how long it's take to dehydrate whole meals.

It's great for things like gluts of chi;;ies from a chilli plant or the like, and it is good for fruit etc., but of course "we" don't do quite the variety of fruit many others might.

Now I'm sitting here thinkingit's be fin to try dehydrating some rhubarb, as it's fast coming to the end of the season. In fact, I have finished harvesting our own.

I bet raspberries (and strawbs too probably) would dehydrate well, then grind into powder, which could be nice sprinkled on some cream or yoghurt as a bit of a tart accent, and/or some colour.

Fair warning; there may be alchemy afoot in this hacienda later.

I did try dehydrating strawberries amongst other things and then ground them up to flavour other things, but I didn't really like the flavour - slight bitter element - it may have been something to do with the variety but I didn't try it again. Apples and citrus slices or candied peel to add to my baking all turned out well. Raspberries never last long enough in this house to get into the dehydrator.