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How to roast beetroot and get maximum flavor from it? It’s not as hard as it may sound. There are a few basic rules that you need to follow when you are roasting beetroot. You want to keep the roasted beetroot in its most natural state – soft, rich dark red color. Here are a few tips on how to roast beetroot for maximum flavor and maximum health benefits.
To roast beetroot, use a heavy metal pot that will allow the steam to reach all sides of the vegetable. Also, place the water and oil into the pot. Turn the burner to medium heat. Once the burner reaches medium heat, add the roasted vegetable and cover for about 2 minutes. Check to make sure the water is heated up to the proper temperature.
After two minutes, uncover and turn the burner off, and allow the roast to cool down. Do not place the vegetable on a cold platter. Cover tightly and refrigerate the vegetable until it is ready to use. If you do not have a large enough pot or stand, use a saucepan filled with cold water to bring the vegetable to room temperature. Once you have placed the vegetable in the pan, add enough water to cover the entire thing but not so much that the water boils.
Next, you need to preheat your oven. Set the timer to a minimum of one hour. Use a cookie sheet to put the roast in, cover with foil and cook at a gentle 20 minute pace. Once the timer goes off, remove the foil and allow the roast to cool down for five to ten minutes, while checking by inserting a fork into the vegetable. Once done, check again to make sure it is the correct temperature.
Using a colander, separate the green stems from the other parts of the beetroot. Place all of the stems into a colander set inside the pot. Overlapping will cause the water to collect in one spot. Remove the vegetables from the heat source and rinse it and excess water from the roasting process. Fill the colander with cold water and place it in the refrigerator for a couple days to allow the water to completely absorb the flavor and taste of the herb.
When you are ready to use, drain the cooking liquid off the beetroot and rinse it. Then dry thoroughly with a towel before putting it in a large strainer. Place it in the oven and preheat it for about four to five minutes, turning the roasting pot once every minute. The longer you let it cook, the sweeter the taste will be.
When the roasted beetroot is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool. You can serve it with baked potatoes or as a great side dish. You can also use it in soups and casseroles. Once the weather changes, you can serve it right from the bottle or put some ice cubes in a glass of water and serve it that way, along with your vegetable chips and lemonade.
To sum up, there are many different ways on how to roast beetroot and the one that you choose to do depends entirely on your preferences and the way you prepare them. There is no right or wrong way when it comes to this cooking method. The important thing here is just to enjoy the wonderful flavors of the vegetable. There are many recipes out there, which you can find in eBooks and other reading materials. If you want to learn more about this method of cooking, you may visit my website today.