Frozen Asparagus after thawed became extremely soggy and wet, any way to salvage?
So I bought a bunch of asparagus from Costco and because I didn't want to use them immediately, I froze them. This week I decided to take them out to thaw in the fridge so I let it sit overnight.
What ended up happening was the ice melted and the whole bag got soaked so now they are all wet and a little mushy? Is there a way to salvage them? I plan on just baking them but idk if they are okay to eat anymore. Or is it okay if they are wet? After reading how to actually store asparagus, I probably know now I don't need to thaw them.
Best Answer
It probably won't be an appetizing texture to eat whole by itself no matter what you do to it at this point, though you can try draining and cooking - your tolerance for mushiness might be higher than mine!
I'd personally blend it into a soup, so the texture isn't an issue. Things like cream of asparagus just need the flavor, which should still be okay.
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Why is my frozen asparagus mushy?
There's science behind that fact. A stalk of asparagus is 93 percent water. When that water freezes, it creates large ice crystals that puncture the cell walls that provide the structure of the vegetable, and the result is the watery, mushy texture you experienced.Can you freeze and defrost asparagus?
You've learned how to store asparagus and how to freeze asparagus, so now you may be wondering how to thaw it? Well, the answer is don't. Thawing asparagus can cause it to lose crispness, so it's best just to cook the frozen asparagus straight away.What happens when you freeze asparagus?
As with most vegetables, asparagus will lose some its crispness in the freezer, so make their final destination a dish that will cook them down to a tender texture. Try frozen asparagus in a hot or chilled soup, risotto, pasta sauce or casserole.How do you reheat frozen blanched asparagus?
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