I let the batter sit for about 8 hours (due to morning enthusiasm and midday laziness rather than any intelligent design); I think that letting it rest a short while gives the flour granules time to
absorb some of the liquid so it won't be too grainy?
Your dough mass will seem to separate into what resembles soft scrambled eggs before it has
absorbed all of the liquid from the egg, but it will smooth back to a paste as you continue mixing.
Let the mixture sit for a couple of minutes before you start cooking so that the oats can
absorb some of the liquid.
I have whey protein powder as well & thought the flour would
absorb some of the liquid and hopefully the bars would «set»
Chilling allows the oats to
absorb some of the liquids and thicken up the dough.
Return shredded chicken and let cook on low for an additional 20 - 30 minutes to
absorb some of the liquid / juices.
The chia seeds will plump up,
absorbing some of the liquid, and will turn it magically into a pudding - like texture.
Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the rice has
absorbed all of the liquid — about 20 - 30 minutes.
Preheat oven after mixture is blended — this allows for the flour to
absorb some of the liquid — improvement in texture.
One note, I could not get the chicken / peppers / onions to
absorb all of the liquid.
The oats will
absorb all of the liquid, and it's almost like a cold brew process of making oatmeal.
Let the mixture sit for about 2 — 3 minutes, allowing your chia + flax to
absorb some of the liquid.
While the chia seeds will plump and soften as
they absorb some of the liquid surrounding their cute little bodies, there's only so much liquid they can take.
Allow to sit for 10 minutes (for the coconut flour to
absorb some of the liquid).
Cover and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the flax to
absorb some of the liquid and swell.
Add in the oats and stir continually until they thicken and
absorb all of the liquid, about 5 - 7 minutes.
Add the 1/2 cup of water and dates in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the dates have
absorbed all of the liquid.
This will allow the whole grains to
absorb some of the liquid and soften slightly.
Cover the bowl, and let the dough rest for 20 minutes, to give the oats a chance to
absorb some of the liquid.
Boil for 15 - 20 minutes, by which point it should have
absorbed all of the liquid and taken on a fluffy appearance.
The original idea was inspired by thes balls, but since I don't have a juicer and I wanted to avoid the potential hassle of grating and squeezing to remove the juice, I simply added oatmeal to the mix to
absorb some of the liquids.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for up to 40 minutes, until grains are tender and have
absorbed all of the liquid.
Once added to the cooked Apples and Blackberries, the Chia seeds will
absorb some of the liquid and it will take on a thicker jam - like consistency.
Cook the rice over high heat for 10 minutes, or until the water is almost absorbed, then move to a cooler part of the grill and cook at a gentle simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes, or until the rice has
absorbed all of the liquid.
A special ingredient is used in the chili garlic seasoning mixture that helps coat the outside and
absorb some of the liquid, resulting in crispier than normal baked sweet potato fries (which sometimes have a tendency to stay mushy / limp after roasting).
They'll
absorb some of the liquid and expand into gel - like balls, similar to tapioca.
Cover and set aside for an hour — this allows the seeds time to
absorb some of the liquid and the dough will become firmer.