The only drawback of beets is its density, due to which the root crop can be cooked literally for hours, depending on the size. Fortunately, we have several secrets of how to quickly cook beets whole, and that's what we will share in this material.
How quickly to cook the whole beetroot in a saucepan?
If you want to get a moderately cooked root, then the process of its preparation in the accelerated version will take about 40 minutes. Preparation for cooking is simple: the beets are not cleaned, but simply washed well, removing any residues of external contaminants, and put in a pot filled with water. After boiling the liquid should be detected for 30-40 minutes. At the end of the time, hot water is drained from the root crops, and ice water is poured in instead (the colder the better). The temperature of cold water should be constant, so it is desirable to completely leave the pan under a small stream of water for about 15 minutes, or to drain the water every minute or two.
Another quick way to cook beets takes 15-20 minutes, but is only suitable for those who want to preserve the texture of the vegetable. Washed root crops are poured with plenty of water and left on high heat until boiling. After the beginning of boiling, it is necessary to detect 15-20 minutes, and at the end of time, again, immediately fill the beets with ice water. The temperature drop will bring the vegetable to the ready.
How to cook large beets fast?
Whatever one may say, a large beet will always have to cook longer than its middle and small counterparts. Put the washed root vegetables in boiling water so that the liquid completely covers them, and immediately reduce the heat to medium. Cook the beets for about 40 minutes, then reduce the heat to a minimum and leave another 15 minutes. Be sure to immediately fill the roots with icy water - this trick will help make them softer and facilitate cleaning.
How correctly and quickly to weld beets on pair?
Alternative to cooking beets in water - steaming. Many housewives claim that root crops are cooked for a couple of hours faster, and nutritionists supplement that with this method of cooking the maximum content of vitamins remains.
Boil the beet steamed simply: if cooking on the stove, then simply place the washed root vegetables in a bowl, place it over boiling water, cover and check ready after half an hour. Owners of multivarkers can use the kitchen gadget for this purpose, selecting the "Steam cooking" mode and setting the timer for 40 minutes.
How quickly to cook beets in a microwave?
The fastest types of beets are brewed, especially "Bordeaux" - small flattened root crops with a thin skin. The truth is to find a certain sort of vegetable is not easy, because even in case you got old
The fastest method involves preliminary cutting of the root crop, in this case at the maximum power cooking will take no more than 10 minutes.
Bake in the microwave a whole vegetable will have from 14 minutes. Preliminarily washing the beet, it is placed in a container suitable for cooking in a microwave, poured into the same 100 ml of water, cover and set to prepare for 7 minutes on one side. After, turn over and continue cooking for another 7 minutes. After the preparation is finished, the beetroot is left for another 10 minutes without opening the oven.