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Why beets turn out watery: you are cooking them incorrectly
Juicy red beets are a staple in many dishes. Salads, first courses, and various snacks are made from this vegetable. But very often there is a problem that when boiled, the fruit turns watery.
All this is due to a broken cooking technology. The FoodOboz editorial team will help you understand the reasons for this phenomenon.
How to boil beets: step by step
1. It is very important to wash the vegetable well - this can be done under normal running water. After that, the peel does not need to be removed.
2. Next, put the beets in a saucepan.
3. Pour in water so that the fruit is well covered.
4. At this stage, you can add a little salt to make the vegetable taste much better.
5. Put the container with beets on medium heat.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. After that, set the temperature to the minimum and put the lid on top...
8. Thus, you need to cook beets for about 40 minutes, but the time depends on the size of the vegetable.
9. When the fruit is ready, drain the water.
Why beets turn out watery
It all depends on the quality of the vegetable you choose to boil. The beets should be small, undamaged, and have a smooth skin. After you have washed the vegetable, you do not need to cut off the tails and roots. If you follow all the suggested recommendations, the beets will not be watery.