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calf

Oh for sure! Basically you can use the microwave to fry to a crisp small quantities of herb leaves or even baby spinach leaves. The method is to stretch plastic wrap over a plate, then lay herbs and some oil on top, optionally wrapping a second sheet over that to make a sandwich. Then microwave on high, checking every 30 s, until the leaves are crispy.

 

Here's a video showing the original technique:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h88-vgHqyB4

 

Here's a modified technique for home cooks that adds parchment paper:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHF6ZHG2cYc

 

It makes a cute garnish but I couldn't get it to work this time, it kept melting through the plastic wrap!

calf

calf

Oh for sure! Basically you can use the microwave to fry to a crisp small quantities of herb leaves or even baby spinach leaves. The method is to stretch plastic wrap over a plate, then lay herbs (oiled up and/or brushed onto the wrap) on it. Optionally wrap another sheet on top to make a sandwich. Then microwave on high, checking every 30 s, until the leaves are crisp.

 

Here's a video showing the original technique:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h88-vgHqyB4

 

Here's a modified technique for home cooks that adds parchment paper:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHF6ZHG2cYc

 

It makes a cute garnish but I couldn't get it to work this time, it kept melting through the plastic wrap!

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