How to Boil Carrots in a Few Minutes: A Method Used by All Experienced Housewives

08.04.2024 01:30
Updated: 12.05.2024 22:01

Every housewife has encountered a situation when one of the vegetables was not cooked for a salad, and there was absolutely no time.

In this case, it is not necessary to give up cooking, because there is a method that will allow you to cook carrots in just a few minutes.

Using a microwave oven

The microwave is your best friend when it comes to quick cooking. To cook carrots in the microwave, just cut them into pieces or rings, place them in the oven, add a little water and cover with a lid or film. The cooking time in this case will depend on the size of the carrots and the microwave power.

Steam cooking

This method can be called one of the best, since you can quickly cook carrots while preserving all of their beneficial properties.
To use this method, you need to cut the carrots, add some water to the steamer tray and turn on the device. In just 5-10 minutes, the carrots will be ready, remaining juicy and aromatic.

Cooking in a saucepan

Even if you don’t have special equipment to cook carrots quickly, you can try using a regular saucepan.

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It is enough to cut carrots into small pieces, add a little water and turn on the fire. It should be noted that the cooking time always depends on the size of the carrots, so this method can be called universal in every sense.

How to improve taste

To add flavor and aroma, you can use various seasonings and sauces. Sugar and cinnamon are ideal for carrots.

You can also try using olive oil, pepper and salt. Of course, when adding various seasonings, it is always worth starting from the rational component.

Earlier we talked about making soup from canned fish.

Author: Valeria Kisternaya Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Elena Gutyro  

Content
  1. Using a microwave oven
  2. Steam cooking
  3. Cooking in a saucepan
  4. How to improve taste