I'm cooking spinach for dinner tonight and I'm not sure whether I drain it or not. Plase help?
2007-01-21 09:26:07 · 7 answers · asked by dramaaddict247 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Well it depends on how you're cooking it. Frozen in the microwave usually doesn't have to be drained since you don't really add any water to it. Sauteed spinach using a fat or oil usually doesn't have to be drained either. If you are steaming it in a pan in 1/2 inch of water you might want to drain it slightly. I usually just leave it in the water since it keeps it warmer longer and I will actually drink the "juice" when I'm cleaning up. I just know I'm stealing my family's nutrients . . . sigh.
2007-01-21 09:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by psycho-cook 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Frozen or fresh? My mom always thawed frozen spinach and then took handfuls and squeezed all the water out before using it. With fresh spinach, you should rinse it in a colander and let it drain, but it's okay if there is a little water on it.
2007-01-21 17:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by rodinia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save yourself the grief. Don't steam it at all. Just pour boiling water over the raw spinach in a colander. It will automatically drain and blanch at the same time.
2007-01-21 19:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by ieramanit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, drain it well! Actually, if you are using it as aningredient for another dish then take a handful at a time and squeeze out the excess water. If you are just serving it alone you still have to drain the water.
2007-01-21 17:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by Scott O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, drain the spinach before you serve. watery spinach is no fun to eat.
2007-01-21 17:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes drain it. I put mine in my salad spinner.
2007-01-21 17:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by badwarden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, drain and add butter and seasonings
2007-01-21 17:31:32 · answer #7 · answered by wellaem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋