How to Use Ravioli Maker without Press Insert
I have a ravioli maker, the kind that is rectangular and has 12 squares with 1" holes meant to be used with a rolling pin to seal the ravioli. I've never used it and have never made ravioli. I see online that it's meant to be used with a plastic press to create the sunken part to put the filling in. I don't have this press. Should I just push down with my fingers to make the pocket? Or is there some other way that might ensure uniformity?
Best Answer
Just push down gently with your thumbs; you want an impression that's about 1cm deep. There is no way to ensure uniformity if you have lost the insert.
You can just buy a replacement ravioli maker, which will have the plastic plate. I suppose you could even fabricate a replacement for the missing plate, but anything you make is liable to be more expensive than simply buying one.
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How do you use a ravioli maker tray?
The tray is really easy to use. Just put the dough on the tray, press it inwards with the plastic attachment, add filling, cover and go over with a roller. Because the tray doesn't have a bottom it actually makes it much easier to release the ravioli from without a lot of flour as it has less area to stick to.How do you hand seal ravioli?
Press around each mound to seal, then press outward toward edges, pushing out any air pockets. The most important part of this step is getting the air out of the ravioli when you seal it, otherwise it might burst in the water or cook unevenly.How do you get ravioli out of the maker?
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