i have alot of fresh broccoli, can i freeze it as it is, or should i blanch them first? when i defrost them, will they be as nice as they are now?
2006-08-11 23:45:43 · 6 answers · asked by natalia 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I always clean and blanch them just slightly in salted water but they freeze well. I use a bit of lemon juice to prevent discoloration...drain well...also use more of the stem as it retains the crispness but the florets are slightly less crisp...also works on cauliflower.
2006-08-11 23:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Broccoli freezes well if blanched in lightly salted boiling water for about 1 minute and then frozen. When needed steam for 15 mins to keep all the colour and flavours
2006-08-12 00:21:21 · answer #2 · answered by reddragonlion 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No idea, I wouldn't have thought anything would be as good after defrosting as prior to 'frosting' but then I could be wrong..
2006-08-11 23:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you can freeze broccoli......make sure you put in a freezer bag, and take the air out of the bag before sealing it...
2006-08-12 01:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they'll be fine. there are many types of broccoli that are easily frozen and eaten later. it's one of the most commonly frozen vegetables.
2006-08-11 23:51:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
blanch and then freeze
2006-08-11 23:52:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋