How long to blanch broccoli?

To blanch your broccoli, you can either place it in a pot of boiling water for about two minutes or you can place it in a skillet with a couple of inches of boiling water and let it cook for two minutes. Choose the option that suits your preference.

How to blanch broccoli?

To blanch a whole bunch of broccoli at once, fill a large pot with water, add 2 tablespoons of salt and 1 tablespoon of baking soda (a natural cleaning agent), bring to a boil, add broccoli florets, cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Drain broccoli and allow to cool before using.

How to blanch green beans?

With a few exceptions, most green vegetables should be blanched for about two minutes. So, start by covering your pot of boiling water with a lid. Add the green beans and cook for about two minutes. After two minutes, test the tenderness of the beans with a fork; they should be soft enough to easily pierce. If still quite firm, continue to cook for another 30 seconds or so before removing the beans from the water and draining them. The trick to making perfectly tender green

How to blanch cauliflower?

Just as with broccoli, cauliflower florets are best when they're tender, but still firm—not mushy. To blanch them, pour boiling water over the raw cauliflower florets and let them sit for about 2 minutes. Then, drain the cauliflower and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Cauliflower can also be blanched in a microwave. Just add cauliflower florets to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for about

How to blanch cabbage?

In order to blanch cabbage, simply fill a pot with boiling water, add the chopped cabbage and let it cook for about 5 minutes. The longer you leave it in, the softer the cabbage will become. After the blanched cabbage is cool enough, drain the water and transfer it to a bowl. Add a little vinegar or lemon juice and season it with salt and pepper.