How to Prepare Beetroot
Purchase fresh beetroots., Trim the leaves off the beetroot., Wash the beetroot., Store the cleaned beetroots.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase fresh beetroots.
Choose small to medium sized beets for a better flavor.
Next, examine the beet roots for freshness.
The leaves should be perky and green and the skin should be smooth and unbroken.If you’re going to cook the beets, choose beets that are similar in size.
Otherwise, they will cook at different rates.
If the beetroot skin is wrinkled, the beetroot is too old. -
Step 2: Trim the leaves off the beetroot.
Leave about 3cm of stem attached to the root.
If you cut the entire stem off, the root will bleed as it cooks.Don’t throw away the leaves! They can be chopped up and added to a stew or salad.
Store the leaves in the refrigerator for up to two days. , Gently rinse the root under warm water.
Make sure you remove all traces of dirt and debris, especially if you’re serving the root raw.
If you’re planning on cooking the beetroots, be careful not to tear the skins or the beetroot will bleed as you cook it., If you don’t plan on cooking or pickling the beetroots immediately, store them in the refrigerator before cooking them.
First, lay a plastic re-sealable bag on your cutting board.
Next, use a knife to score the bag two or three times.
Place your trimmed and cleaned beetroot in the bag and store it in the refrigerator.Trimmed and cleaned beetroots will stay fresh for about a week in the refrigerator.
To help them stay fresh keep them in the “crisper” drawer.
Uncleaned beetroots can be stored in a dark place for three days or in the refrigerator for ten days. -
Step 3: Wash the beetroot.
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Step 4: Store the cleaned beetroots.
Detailed Guide
Choose small to medium sized beets for a better flavor.
Next, examine the beet roots for freshness.
The leaves should be perky and green and the skin should be smooth and unbroken.If you’re going to cook the beets, choose beets that are similar in size.
Otherwise, they will cook at different rates.
If the beetroot skin is wrinkled, the beetroot is too old.
Leave about 3cm of stem attached to the root.
If you cut the entire stem off, the root will bleed as it cooks.Don’t throw away the leaves! They can be chopped up and added to a stew or salad.
Store the leaves in the refrigerator for up to two days. , Gently rinse the root under warm water.
Make sure you remove all traces of dirt and debris, especially if you’re serving the root raw.
If you’re planning on cooking the beetroots, be careful not to tear the skins or the beetroot will bleed as you cook it., If you don’t plan on cooking or pickling the beetroots immediately, store them in the refrigerator before cooking them.
First, lay a plastic re-sealable bag on your cutting board.
Next, use a knife to score the bag two or three times.
Place your trimmed and cleaned beetroot in the bag and store it in the refrigerator.Trimmed and cleaned beetroots will stay fresh for about a week in the refrigerator.
To help them stay fresh keep them in the “crisper” drawer.
Uncleaned beetroots can be stored in a dark place for three days or in the refrigerator for ten days.
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