You need to put one cup of water in a pan and simmer it until it has reduced by half.
(I can't think why.)
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#1 01-Apr-2017, 08:10You need to take one cup water in a pan and simmer it until it remains half of it.
You need to take one cup water in a pan and simmer it until it remains half of it.
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#2 01-Apr-2017, 08:21Re: You need to take one cup water in a pan and simmer it until it remains half of it
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#3 01-Apr-2017, 12:31Re: You need to take one cup water in a pan and simmer it until it remains half of it
To thicken it, I suppose.
Originally Posted by Rover_KE
I can't think why.
I mean the water!
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#4 01-Apr-2017, 13:19Re: You need to take one cup water in a pan and simmer it until it remains half of it
If you reduce it too much, you can always add more water.
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#5 01-Apr-2017, 15:00Re: You need to take one cup water in a pan and simmer it until it remains half of it
Just be careful you don't dilute it too much.
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#6 01-Apr-2017, 15:31Re: You need to take one cup water in a pan and simmer it until it remains half of it
Stir gently and cover for 10 minutes. After cooking, leave to stand for a further two minutes. Serve in a glass.
Voila - half a glass of warm water!
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#7 02-Apr-2017, 09:14Re: You need to take one cup water in a pan and simmer it until it remains half of it
"Leave to stand" what does it mean? Originally Posted by jutfrank
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#8 02-Apr-2017, 10:29Re: You need to take one cup water in a pan and simmer it until it remains half of it
Let it cool down. Originally Posted by tufguy
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#9 02-Apr-2017, 15:35Re: You need to take one cup water in a pan and simmer it until it remains half of it
Write What does "leave to stand" mean? Originally Posted by tufguy
I am not a teacher.
