The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #151774 Message #3546331
Posted By: bobad
06-Aug-13 - 07:44 PM
Thread Name: BS: To blanch or not to blanch...
Subject: RE: BS: To blanch or not to blanch...
Our source is a Panasonic Microwave Cookbook that came with a Panasonic microwave/convection oven. We use the times and quantities given for the 7 vegetables in the chart and adapt for others not listed by approximating by size, density and equivalent cooking times.
All power levels are at highest setting and vessel used is covered Corningware casserole and we stir at around half way. Veggies are dumped into ice cold water to stop cooking then laid out onto towels to dry some. We then freeze in single layers on trays and bag so that veggies are not clumped and we can take as many as needed.
Asparagus cut in 2 in. pieces: 1lb. 1/4 C.water 2 - 2 1/2 min.
Green beans: 1lb. 1/4C. water 5 1/2 - 6 min.
Broccoli cut into florets: 1 - 1 1/4lb. 1/4C. water 4 - 4 1/2
min.
Brussel sprouts: 10oz. 1/4C. water 3 1/2 - 4 min.
Cauliflower cut into florets: 1 1/2 - 13/4lb. 1/4C. water 3 1/2 - 4 min.
Spinach leaves: 1 - 1 3/4lb. no water 2 1/2 - 3 min.
Zucchini cut into 1/2 to 3/4in. pieces: 1lb. 1/4C. water 3 - 31/2 min.