Evaporated milk
Unsweetened milk with part of its water removed, giving more body than ordinary milk. It is not sweetened condensed milk.
What it offers and why to use it
Unsweetened milk with part of its water removed, giving more body than ordinary milk. It is not sweetened condensed milk. Use in savoury egg bakes, creamy sauces and soups. It adds body without the sweetness of condensed milk.
Concentrated milky flavour with a slight cooked note.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose unsweetened evaporated milk and check the fat percentage and intact packaging.
Store
Store unopened as directed; refrigerate after opening and use within the label’s stated period.
Prepare
Use in savoury egg bakes, creamy sauces and soups. It adds body without the sweetness of condensed milk.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Tuna, eggs, vegetables and mild spices.
How to substitute it
Milk or cream require adjustments to liquid and fat; they are not identical.
Recipes with evaporated milk
Air-fryer tuna and piquillo pepper loaf
A soft savoury loaf of tuna, eggs and piquillo peppers, baked in a small tin and served chilled after resting.
Preparation 35 min · Cooking 45 min · Chilling 3 h View Recipe →
Tuna and surimi pudding in the Thermomix
A chilled tuna and surimi pudding set with eggs and evaporated milk.
Preparation and possible waiting 4 h 10 min · Cooking 15 min View Recipe →Is any information missing? You can report a nutrition or practical correction.
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