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rhysdad

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Blanching in a steamer
« on: August 10, 2011, 08:57 »
As i haven't got a blanching basket i was going to try blanching in my three tier steamer instead. After some google searches it seems that the 'three tier steamer method' is not really what they are saying, i think?!? Does anyone else use a steamer and does the food need longer (another thing they pointed out too)
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Re: Blanching in a steamer
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2011, 18:16 »
I don't use the steamer attachment as I'd like to make sure that every surface of the veg is blanched - you risk things sticking together in a steamer.

I have a metal sieve which I put the veggies in and then dunk in the boiling water in the pan for as long as necessary.
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Re: Blanching in a steamer
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2011, 19:16 »
I just plonk stuff into boiling water and strain through the colander when time is up.

Who needs a blanching basket  :nowink:

Doesn't help if you still fancy using the steamer though, sorry
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Re: Blanching in a steamer
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2011, 20:49 »
I'm with Mos, I just put it into the boiling water and leave for whatever time my M &S freezer cook book recommends (never let me down yet and I've had it for about 30 years).
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Re: Blanching in a steamer
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2011, 20:52 »
Quote from: wighty on August 10, 2011, 20:49
I'm with Mos, I just put it into the boiling water and leave for whatever time my M &S freezer cook book recommends (never let me down yet and I've had it for about 30 years).

Old'uns can be the best  ;)
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Re: Blanching in a steamer
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2011, 21:20 »
Quote from: sunshineband on August 10, 2011, 20:52
Old'uns can be the best  ;)
That'll be us then  ;)
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