How to Prepare Stock Cubes with the Bimby

Stock are a pantry staple for many home cooks. They add depth of flavor to soups, stews, and sauces without the hassle of making a homemade from scratch. While store-bought cubes are readily available, making your own at home with the help of a Bimby can be both cost-effective and customizable to your taste preferences. In this article, we will walk you through the process of preparing stock cubes with the Bimby.

Before we dive into the recipe, let’s first understand what a Bimby is. Bimby, also known as Thermomix, is a multifunctional kitchen appliance that can chop, blend, mix, and cook various ingredients. It is equipped with precise temperature control and a powerful motor, making it a perfect tool for homemade stock cubes.

To start, gather your ingredients. You will need:

– 500 grams of chicken, beef, or vegetable scraps (bones, skin, and/or leftover vegetables)
– 2 onions, roughly chopped
– 2 carrots, roughly chopped
– 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
– 4 cloves of garlic, smashed
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 tablespoon of whole black peppercorns
– Salt to taste

Once you have your ingredients ready, follow these steps to prepare the stock cubes using the Bimby:

1. Place the chicken, beef, or vegetable scraps in the Bimby bowl. If using bones, break them into smaller pieces for better extraction of flavors.

2. Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and black peppercorns to the bowl.

3. Secure the lid of the Bimby and select the “Soup” mode. Set the cooking time to 30 minutes at a temperature of 100°C.

4. Allow the Bimby to cook and extract the flavors from the ingredients. This will result in a rich and flavorful stock.

5. After 30 minutes, carefully strain the stock using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Discard the solids and transfer the liquid back into the Bimby bowl.

6. Taste the stock and add salt if needed. Remember that the stock cubes will be concentrated, so you may need to add slightly more salt than you would typically use.

7. Secure the lid again and select the “Soup” mode for an additional 20 minutes at a temperature of 100°C. This will help further reduce the stock and intensify the flavors.

8. Once the cooking time is complete, pour the reduced stock into ice cube trays or silicone molds. Use a ladle or a small pitcher to make it easier to transfer the liquid without spills.

9. Allow the stock to cool completely before transferring the trays or molds into the freezer. Let them freeze until solid.

Congratulations! You have successfully prepared your homemade stock cubes using the Bimby. To use them in your cooking, simply pop a frozen stock cube out of the tray and add it directly to your soups, stews, or sauces. These cubes will dissolve quickly, infusing your dishes with a rich and savory flavor.

By making your own stock cubes, you have full control over the ingredients and flavors, allowing you to cater to specific dietary needs or personal preferences. Additionally, it can be a cost-effective option as it utilizes scraps that would otherwise go to waste.

With the Bimby, preparing stock cubes has never been easier. Time to elevate your cooking and enjoy the homemade flavors in your favorite dishes.

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