Blanching time for different vegetables
Well my rule of thumb is to boil the following vegetables for that time before putting them in the ice bath:
- 1 minute for broccoli
- 3 minutes for carrots
- 2 minutes for beans
- 1 minute for flat beans
- 4 minutes for cauliflower
Is there a master list out there for the amount of boiling before bathing that will perhaps have better timing and more vegetables on it?
Best Answer
I don't think it is really possible to name exact times. It depends on the age and toughness of the particular batch of vegetables, how thick they are and how you've cut them. The way I do this is to make my initial judgement based on color change, and then start poking at them with a cake tester every 30 seconds or so until they reach the perfect degree of tenderness, then shock them in a bath with plenty of ice immediately.
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How long do you blanch vegetables?
Carefully place the vegetables in the pot of boiling water, and using a spoon, help submerge the vegetables. Cook until the vegetables become crisp tender, but still bright green, about 3-5 minutes. You can test them by squeezing a piece between your fingers, they should begin to give but not fall apart.What vegetables are good for blanching?
Best vegetables for blanching- Carrot sticks.
- Sugar snap peas.
- Green beans.
- Cauliflower florets.
- Broccoli florets.
- Fennel wedges.
- Kohlrabi wedges.
- Asparagus spears.
What vegetables do you have to blanch before freezing?
Heating in steam is recommended for a few vegetables. For broccoli, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and winter squash, both steaming and boiling are satisfactory methods. Steam blanching takes about 1\xbd times longer than water blanching.How long do you blanch vegetables for freezing?
In a separate bowl, prepare about 3 cups of water with one cup of ice for the ice bath. In a strainer basket if you have one, if not, carefully place each batch of vegetables into the boiling water. Slowly submerge into the water and allow the soft boil to resume. Leave the vegetables immersed for 2 minutes.More answers regarding blanching time for different vegetables
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Here's a few lists:
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