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Many have already appreciated the taste of beetroot, which is sold in markets in vacuum packaging. Sweet, fragrant, but the price bites. How to cook beets at home so that they are tasty? Try these tips. Maybe one of them will save your beets.
- Do not cut the root and tail. When cooking beets, leave the root and the top intact. This will help preserve the juiciness and natural sweetness of the beets, as the juice can leak through the slices.
- Do not add salt. Salt draws the liquid out of the beets and can make them less sweet. Therefore, it is better not to salt the water during cooking.
- Add a little sugar or lemon juice. While boiling, add a teaspoon of sugar or a few drops of lemon juice to the water. This will emphasize the natural sweetness of beets.
- Cook the beets over low heat. Cook the beet over low heat, this preserves its texture and taste. Overcooked beets lose some of their flavor.
- Bake instead of boiling. If possible, it is better to bake beets in foil. This allows you to preserve more natural sugars and flavor.
