Quorn pieces - a word of warning

HellieCopter

Gold Member

• 16 February 2009

• #1

Don't over-zap them in the microwave! The microwave at work is more powerful than I am used to and I have now got quorn pebbles instead of nice, soft pieces!

:d'oh:

 

Mrs V

Loves Life!

• 16 February 2009

• #2

Doh! Oh dear! You wont be doing that again will you?!!!! Lol
Mine sometimes explode in the microwave!! Lol

 

HellieCopter

Gold Member

• 16 February 2009

• #3

No I won't!

LOL...I might see if I can make mine explode, that could be amusing (if somewhat dangerous!!)

 

mrsbroadside

Full Member

• 16 February 2009

• #4

Apparentely the only way to cook them is to put them in sauce a few mins before you serve and then they are soft. I've microwaved them before too, awful!!

 

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Irene

Silver Member

• 16 February 2009

• #5

I microwave mine to defrost them if I am in a hurry.
Irene

 

natalieh88

Full Member

• 16 February 2009

• #6

Haha! I've overcooked them in the microwave before - was not pleasant! lol I just heat them through in the frying pan now, then add sauce

 

Polyanna

Silver Member

• 17 February 2009

• #7

Can anyone tell me what is quorn? Is it meat or a meat substitute, if so what is it made of.

 

Humph

Full Member

• 17 February 2009

• #8

It's made from mycoproteins, which is fungus. It comes in various meat-substitute like forms like 'chicken' strips or mince. I really like it, but my OH can always tell when I've used it instead of the real thing so there is a difference in taste, but I think it's quite bland at times so it's up to you how well you flavour it. I find, unlike tofu, it has a lot nicer texture.