clootie dumpling

[slinky.kate]

i am making a microwave clootie dumpling,the recipe says 'use microwavable roasting bags,'wont ordinary ones do ?

[boxtops]

Won't they melt in the microwave?

[slinky.kate]

i dont know,i have a knorr shake and stir thingy,i'll just omit the spices and use that,as its a recipe for microwave.

[slinky.kate]

right'i will just go and chance this,its for my ex's birthday,he is 65 tomorrow.

[boxtops]

Keep a close eye on it then, in case the plasticky stuff looks like it's shrinking or breaking up!

[albaqwerty]

do you have a microwave-able bowl? cover it with clingfilm and pierce to let the steam through.
Let it cool a bit before removing from microwave.

[slinky.kate]

just googled it alba and it says you can just use cling film,thank you

[albaqwerty]

you're welcome Kate xx
Mr Alba's gran used to make a mean clootie, steamed in the cloth etc.
Moist as anything, unfortunately she took her recipe with her :-(

[friedgreentomato]

Ooo I love clootie dumpling I make it for burns night every year with lavender icecream

[slinky.kate]

lavender ice cream sounds lovely,yum yum