Brilio.net - Melted chocolate is a popular and versatile ingredient in the culinary world, especially when making cakes . This melted chocolate usually comes from chocolate bars that are melted until liquid. This process is carried out with the aim that the chocolate can be easily mixed with other ingredients.
But sometimes melted chocolate can't be perfectly smooth. In some cases, chocolate can actually clump after melting. Melted chocolate can clump for several reasons related to temperature, humidity, and contamination. For example, if melted at too high a temperature, the cocoa butter in the chocolate can burn or separate, causing the chocolate to clump and have a rough texture.
Well, to avoid this, you can imitate the trick done by Instagram user @asahid_tehyung. Through one of the videos uploaded, he admitted that he did not cook the chocolate directly on the stove. However, the Instagram user actually used the double boiler or bain-marie method.
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @asahid_tehyung on Sunday (22/9), this method involves using two containers, namely one container on top containing chocolate and another containing hot water. The boiling water will produce steam that gently heats the container on top and eventually melts the chocolate. This method is a very effective and safe way to melt chocolate, keeping the temperature under control and producing a smooth texture.
photo: Instagram/@asahid_tehyung
More specifically, boil water until it boils in a pan. When it boils, reduce the heat of the stove, place the chocolate bar to be melted in a heat-resistant container. Then mix with butter and cooking oil so that the chocolate texture is softer and does not easily clump.
photo: Instagram/@asahid_tehyung
Basically, both of these additional ingredients can also improve the quality of melted chocolate. In addition to improving the texture of chocolate to be softer, the addition of butter can reduce the thickness of chocolate, making it easier to mix or use as a glaze.
Meanwhile, the oil helps prevent the melted chocolate from becoming too hard as it cools, which is especially useful if the chocolate is going to be used to make candy.
photo: Instagram/@asahid_tehyung
Next, heat the chocolate while stirring until it melts. If the chocolate has melted perfectly, immediately lift it and transfer it to another container. Now, this melted chocolate is ready to be used for various types of cakes.
Since it was uploaded on September 14, the video about the chocolate melting trick has been watched more than 41 thousand times. A number of netizens appeared to provide direct responses in the comments column. Many Instagram users expressed their gratitude for getting new, useful knowledge.
" So the chocolate tea will be glowing later, " said Instagram @annisaaisyahara.
" Thanks for the tips, sis ," said Instagram @dian_tika_rahayu.
" Wow, thanks for the tips, " wrote the Instagram account @delisa_hasna.