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Kambrook YM10 Operating Instructions and Recipes
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THE KAMBROOK Y10 YOGHURT MAKER
INTRODUCTION
Making Yoghurt has never been so easy. The Kambrook Yoghurt Maker is
temperature controlled and takes the guesswork out of home yoghurt making.
Your Kambrook Yoghurt Maker has been designed to obtain the best possible
results. Its ease of operation makes it even suitable for children to engage in
making their own favourite yoghurt flavours.
HISTORY OF YOGHURT
Yoghurt is made by adding two special strains of acid-producing bacteria to milk.
Lactic acid is formed from the lactose of the milk. It sets it into a soft custard-like
consistency. Hence the miIdly sour flavour and aroma characteristic of yoghurt.
Turkish in origin - the people of the Ottoman Empire attributed it to their health and
longevity - yoghurt has been an important food since early times. The product is an
old tradition of the Eastern Mediterranean countries, the Middle East and India.
It is appreciated in Europe and throughout the world as a most natural product.
Served simply on its own, plain, sweetened, flavoured, as a drink or as a dressing,
yoghurt is a nutritious, convenient and versatile food.
Yoghurt is a very nutritious food. It contains all the nutrients found in milk such as;
protein vitamins, calcium, phosphorous and other minerals. The food value of a 3/4
cup of yoghurt is comparable with that of a cup of milk. The energy value varies
with the fat content of the milk used. It is also known that an addition of skim milk
powder to the milk will result in a higher content of protein and calcium in yoghurt.
The lactic acid bacteria present in yoghurt is of the "friendly" and desirable variety.
These bacteria are particularly important as a balancing agent in intestinal functions.
They are also effective against constipation and diarrhoea.
Since lactic bacteria can be destroyed by an intake of antibiotics, doctors; in order
to re-establish vitamin production, recommend to patients who are on antibiotic
therapies to complement meals with yoghurt.
Yoghurt is easily digested by the body in about 1 hour, while cow's milk requires 3
hours. This property makes yoghurt particularly suited for young children and
elderly people. It also plays an important role in relaxing the body and calming the
mind before sleep.
Ingredients
• 1 litre Fresh Milk of your choice
• 4 Heaped Yoghurt spoons of Skim Milk Powder (optional)
• Freeze dried yoghurt culture (quantity as per packet directions)
or
• Up to half cup of fresh natural commercial yoghurt
Method
1. Make sure all equipment is clean.
2. Switch on the Yoghurt Maker with the cover in place and allow unit to pre-
warm whilst you are preparing milk.
3. Heating the milk. It is essential to sterilise all types of milk except for sterilised or
UHT/Longlife milk (provided it is fresh from its sealed container). Sterilising the
milk will improve the texture of the yoghurt and destroy harmful bacteria. Add
skim milk powder to milk before heating. There are two ways to sterilise the milk:
a. Place milk in a double saucepan (Fig. A), with the water in the lower container
(a single saucepan may be used, however, constant supervision and stirring
of milk is required). Bring milk gently to the boil 82°C (180°F). Around this
temperature the milk should suddenly rise and foam. Remove immediately
from heat to avoid spillage.
b. Place milk directly into the yoghurt pot and place into a microwave (Fig.
B). Set microwave on high (600-650 watts) for approximately 10 minutes, or
until milk rises and foams. Remove from microwave immediately. Watch the
milk carefully while bringing to the boil and remove from the heat source once it
rises and foams. Be careful not to let the milk boil over.
Remove half cup yoghurt, for future use as starter, before adding flavourings.
The above simple directions will ensure successful yoghurt making for years to
come.
ENJOY YOUR YOGHURT!
The body of the unit should be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
NEVER PUT THE Yoghurt Maker IN WATER. The cover, Yoghurt pot and lid
and spoon should be washed carefully in warm soapy water and rinsed
thoroughly.
THE PARTS ARE NOT DISHWASHER SAFE. Special care should be taken to
make sure that all traces of soap are removed from the Yoghurt Maker and
components.
If your Yoghurt Maker isn't working please check that you have followed all the
instructions correctly. (Refer to the "Helpful Hints" sections as located on page
5 of this booklet.)
RECIPES
For your convenience we have included some delicious yoghurt recipes and
cooking tips for dips, drinks, main courses, cakes and desserts.
Generally, yoghurt can replace cream and cheese in most recipes.
Let your imagination be your guide when cooking with yoghurt using recipes in
this booklet or your own exciting recipes.
YOGHURT CHEESE
Homemade Yoghurt Cheese
Your YM1 0 Kambrook Yoghurt Maker allows you to make more than yoghurt. You
can also make a delicious light low-fat cheese that is simple to make and inexpensive.
It is the curds that are left after the whey has been drained off. Yoghurt cheese can
be used in place of other very soft cheeses (cottage and ricotta) in lots of recipes.
Flavoured with fresh herbs or horseradish, it makes a delightful spread to serve on
crackers or bread, or spoon it over potatoes cooked in their jackets.
1. Use the same procedure to sterilise all equipment and the same method with the
yoghurt (with or without skim milk powder).
2. Allow the yoghurt to incubate for the normal time (6-61/2 hours).
3. Meanwhile, line a sieve or colander with a square of muslin (cheesecloth) of
double thickness. Stand this in a bowl.
4. After incubation, remove yoghurt pot from Yoghurt Maker. Pour the yoghurt into
the muslin. Gather the corners of the cloth together and tie a piece of string lightly
round to make a bag. Hang on a hook or knob with a bowl underneath to catch the
whey. Leave overnight for at least 8 hours or until dripping has stopped and you are
left with a moist curd.
5. Place cheese in a bowl, salt to taste and gently work up the curds with a wooden
spoon.
6. Store refrigerated in an airtight container. Flavour as desired.
DIPS
Dips
Yoghurt is often blended with ingredients to make refreshing dips - ideal for serving
as an hors d'oeuvre.
Serve pieces of pita bread, small dry crackers, crispbread sticks and crudites (such
as celery sticks, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, snow peas) for dipping.
Tzatziki
1 cucumber, peeled and finely diced
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
11/4 cups thick natural yoghurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste
Extra chopped mint
1. Place cucumber into a colander or sieve and sprinkle with salt and let stand for 1
hour.
2. Meanwhile mix all remaining ingredients together.
3. Rinse cucumber in cold water and pat dry with paper towel.
Mix with the yoghurt dressing.
Mash eggs in bowl of food processor (or with electric mixer). Beat in yoghurt cheese,
Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce, salt, pepper and yoghurt.
Stir in chutney and chopped nuts. Transfer to bowl. Chill until ready to serve. Place
bowl with dip in centre of platter. Surround with corn chips and assorted dry crackers.
SOUPS
Pumpkin & Cumin Soup Serves 4
3 teaspoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 chicken stock cube
11/2 cups water
finely chopped chives for garnish
500g pumpkin, peeled and cut into small pieces
1 large potato, cut into small pieces
pinch nutmeg
1/4 cup natural yoghurt
1. Heat butter in large saucepan, add onion, cook until transparent, add cumin,
cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
2. Add crumbled stock cube, water, pumpkin, potato and nutmeg.
3. Cover, simmer for 15 minutes or until pumpkin is tender. Allow to cool slightly.
4. Puree soup in blender or processor.
5. Reheat, stir yoghurt into a cup of the warm soup and combine with remaining soup.
Bring to simmering point. Avoid boiling as yoghurt may curdle.
6. Serve hot with a dollop of yoghurt sprinkled with chopped chives.
MAIN COURSES
Special Pork Curry Serves 4
11/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
1 clove crushed garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger 1 tablespoon mild Madras curry powder
1. Place oil in a microwave-safe casserole dish, stir in onion, garlic, ginger and curry
powder. Cover and cook at 600 watts for 6 minutes.
2. Stir in mango chutney and pork, cover, return to oven and cook at 600 watts for 4
minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Blend together the yoghurt, Marsala, stock, salt and flour and stir into meat mixture.
Then stir in banana, cover and cook at 600 watts for 4 minutes.
Stir thoroughly before serving. Serve at once with rice.
MARINADES
Marinade for Meats
Yoghurt, blended with spices, makes an exotic marinade for meats and poultry in
many Indian recipes.
Marinade
1/2 jar Sharwood's tandoori paste
1/2 cup thick natural yoghurt
1 clove crushed garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Caram Marsala
1. Cut the chicken into small joints. Remove chicken skin and slash flesh several
times - deep enough to reach the bone.
2. Rub chicken with salt and lemon juice and set aside for 20 minutes.
3. Mix all the marinade ingredients together. Lay chicken pieces in a shallow dish and
coat with the marinade, cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. Remove chicken from marinade, grill for 15-20 minutes each side.
Serve hot with lime or lemon wedges.
Variation: As a tasty alternative - 6 lamb cutlets or 12 large king prawns may be used
in place of the chicken.
DRESSINGS
Savoury Dressings
Yoghurt makes a very good low fat dressing for salads, hot vegetables and spicy
meat dishes.
Yoghurt Salad Dressing
1 cup natural yoghurt
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dill tips
Combine all ingredients. Chill
Cucumbers - To serve 4
Peel 1 large green cucumber and cut into thin diagonal slices. Place cucumber into
salad bowl and cover with dressing.
Potatoes - To serve 4
Boil or steam 500g small new potatoes until tender, remove skins, place in salad
bowl. Pour dressing over, toss lightly and serve.
Variation: 2 bacon rashers, rind removed, grilled until crisp and finely chopped,
combined with 2 hard boiled eggs, roughly chopped, can be added to the potatoes
to make a flavoursome potato salad.
1. Bring port, water and brown sugar, cinnamon sticks and cloves to boil, in a large
saucepan. Add dried fruits, cover and simmer stirring occasionally with a wooden
spoon until fruits are tender, about 10 minutes.
2. Cool to room temperature, chill (can be covered and refrigerated overnight).
3. Serve stewed fruit in 6 individual dessert glasses, top with yoghurt and sprinkle
with slivered almonds.
1. Pre-heat oven at 180°C. Lightly grease a large (12cm x 22cm) loaf tin.
Line the base with greaseproof paper.
2. Mix flour and oat bran together in a large bowl. Rub in the butter.
Add the sugar, figs, nuts and spices; mix well.
3. Warm the yoghurt in a small saucepan, add golden syrup and bicarbonate of soda
and mix well, until frothy. Pour into the flour mixture, stir in well. Spoon into prepared
tin. Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes. Served sliced with butter.
Variations: Try substituting dried figs with: dried apricots, dates or even mixed nuts.
DRINKS
Drinks
Yoghurt mixed with cool fruit juices, fruit or milk makes an ideal light and
refreshing drink anytime of the day.
Lassi Serves 2
250mls natural yoghurt
1 teaspoon rosewater
250mls milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon seeds
1 tablespoon hone
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into two tall
glasses and serve immediately.