Tips i n Cooking Vegetables

As I was trying to look for something to cook on my next day off, I came across this article which really captured my attention. It made me guilty a little bit because sometimes, I do things which I am not supposed to do so in cooking.

These tips to me are so important and are just very simple and very doable if we really are after of the food values and are too concern of what we are feeding our family. Cooking vegetables is not the same as boiling water or boiling eggs in the pan. Here are the tips how to cook them right:

• Choose the fresh vegetables. Cheap ones are not always the best buy.
• Wash vegetables thoroughly before paring or cutting.
• Don't soak potatoes and other vegetables in water and then throw the water away.
• Cook vegetables until tender but don't undercook or overcook.
• Use just the right amount of water; too much of it is a double waste.
• In cooking vegetables, be sure the water is boiling before dropping the vegetables in.
• Cover most of the vegetables while cooking; exceptions are the strong flavored ones such as cabbage, onions, radish, etc.
• Acids such as kalamansi or anything acidic should be added when vegetables are almost done; if added too early, vegetables will not become tender and the green color will turn brownish-green.
• Should vegetables be pared, be sure to remove the skin as thin as possible.
• Serve vegetables as soon as they are cooked. Don't cook vegetables long before serving time.

Source: Your Food and You
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