Beets contain B vitamins, betaine and mineral salts. Betaine lowers blood pressure, promotes protein absorption and regulates metabolism. All nutrients are retained in beets even after heat treatment.
It is necessary
- - beets;
- - table vinegar or lemon juice, or sugar.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose the right pot for boiling beets. It should be enameled or glass, but not metal. The size of the pot depends on the size of the root crop - the smaller the beets, the smaller the pot should be.
Step 2
Pour water into a saucepan, put on fire and bring to a boil.
Step 3
Wash the beets thoroughly. Do not peel or cut the ponytails. Dip the root vegetable in boiling water and reduce heat.
Step 4
Add two tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice to the water at the rate of two tablespoons to three liters of water. They will help preserve the color of the beets. You can substitute sugar for vinegar and lemon juice. It is added in the proportion of one teaspoon per liter of water.
Step 5
Boil the beets with the lid tightly closed.
Step 6
If necessary, add cold water to the pot as it boils down.
Step 7
Determine the readiness of the beets with a wooden skewer or fork, as soon as they become soft - the beets are ready.
Step 8
Remove the cooked beets from the pan and soak for fifteen minutes in cold water. This will make it easier to peel the beets.
Step 9
If you washed the beets very well before cooking, then do not pour out the broth, but strain through several layers of gauze and prepare a refreshing drink. To do this, add cinnamon, crushed ginger or citric acid to the beet broth to your liking.
Step 10
To speed up the cooking time, let the beets simmer for an hour. Then remove the pan from the heat, remove the root vegetable and hold it for ten minutes under running cold water. If necessary, boil for another fifteen to twenty minutes and refrigerate again.
Step 11
If you need to boil the beets very quickly, wash them well, peel them and cut them into cubes. Place in a saucepan and cover with hot water. It should barely cover the beets.
Step 12
Cover the saucepan with a lid and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding water.
Step 13
When the beets are done, add a teaspoon of vinegar and mix thoroughly. This is done to restore the natural color of the root crop.
