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Feb 2nd, 2016, 19:22 PM  
Cherrypie
 
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Help...recipe disaster

Today I made the SW Salmon pate and it was a disaster. I've made many Pates in the past and never encountered any problem whatsoever, although none of those recipes used quark. It's such a simple recipe so I don't know what went wrong as I used the exact ingredients and quantities. When I began to blitz the ingredients the mix just got thinner and runnier until it became the consistency of milk. The more I blended the thinner it got! I haven't a clue how to remedy this so any suggestion welcome, otherwise its down the drain tomorrow. Very disappointing and very baffled. I'm wondering if this might be a quirk of quark.
 
Feb 3rd, 2016, 05:13 AM  
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It might be the quark. Personally I've never found it too easy to cook with as I used it in a SW macaroni and it always turns out different each time (Although that could just be my cooking!!!!)

Might try this recipe myself, as it sounds delissh if it turns out right! Anyone else have any other tips?
 
 
Feb 3rd, 2016, 08:44 AM  
Cherrypie
 
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SW salmon pate....

Hi Amy
Thanks for your reply. Yes, I thought it might be the quark. I've never used or tasted quark before and don't think I will again. When I opened the tubs it was fairly thick and light, but still not thick enough for a decent pate. Then when blitzed with the blender it just got thinner, even though I followed the recipe exactly. If you do try it, I'd like to know how you got on with it.
I wonder if fromage frais can be used instead?
 
Feb 3rd, 2016, 15:31 PM  
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Could it be the setting you blitzed it on? I know my blender has different speed settings for desired texture/foods. Are you using a handheld blender?

I've never made it but it does sound like a high setting or maybe for too long?
 
 
Feb 5th, 2016, 04:02 AM  
Cherrypie
 
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Hi Wobbles
Thanks for your reply. I used a hand blender that has only one speed plus a pulse button. When I opened the tubs the quark was fairly thick and light, but still not the right consistency for a decent pate. Then when blitzed it just got thinner straight away. I've not used or tasted quark before and don't think I will again. I was talking to a chef who thought it wasn't a stable base to make things like sauces, pates etc. as it's just cows milk and not like cream. I wonder if fromage frais can be used instead, but I think next time I make pate hopefully I'll be slim enough to be able to use the appropriate ingredients. Lol.
 
 
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