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Post by Moogie on Nov 20, 2012 19:49:35 GMT
yes i know prob a really silly question but i bought 4 whole beetroot for Elf and dont know if i have to cook it for him (not all of it of course) i will eat the rest YUM... any way i have never cooked fresh beetroot before  so can someone be my mum and tell me how  ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2012 20:01:22 GMT
I don't know whether you have to or not, but I believe it takes a lot of cooking. Alas, I can't tell you how as I've never had to cook other than baking and occasionally at high school. Nan says you boil it until it's soft  |
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Post by Moogie on Nov 20, 2012 20:43:27 GMT
Thank you Ira....maybe i should go with Nan  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2012 20:57:22 GMT
No need to cook it for your birds all veg is served raw, cooking will take alot of goodness out.
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Post by stace on Nov 20, 2012 21:31:16 GMT
Definitely raw for budgies. They like it crunchy, like raw carrot.
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Post by Hezz on Nov 21, 2012 0:43:43 GMT
"Nan says boil it till it's soft." That's about all the advice I can give you too, Moogie - but that is for yourself obviously. Elfie will have his in the raw state. I have cooked it, but I think it depends how old (of course, too, how big) it is. Just don't cook it in your best white sweater! Hezz' pearl of wisdom for the day.
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Post by stace on Nov 21, 2012 3:47:22 GMT
Here's a really delicious and really simple way to cook beetroot (for you, not Elf) It's spicy, but good.
1kg beetroot (cooked, peeled, diced fairly chunky) (Cut into quarters and just boil until it's soft, but not mushy)
1teaspoon minced chilli pepper
2 tsp cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Combine all ingredients in saucepan and heat slowly until well heated through. Nice with meats.
Adjust the chilli if you don't want it so hot.
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Post by Moogie on Nov 21, 2012 12:52:23 GMT
RAW it is then  Well hezz i love your pearl of wisdom today,x Stace that sounds pretty YUM |
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Post by Shirls on Nov 21, 2012 16:36:14 GMT
Ok - hints on cooking raw beetroot, it obviously depends on the size. If they are very large, simmer them for about an hour (yes an hour) you can stab them with a thin pointy knife about 3/4 hour thru cooking time and you will be able to tell if they are still hard in the middle. I usually get medium size ones and cook them for about half an hour and test with a knife then cook them a bit longer if necessary.
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Post by sweetpea on Nov 22, 2012 19:38:50 GMT
You can roast beetroot like you would potatoes. It's yummy! That's for yourself of course... As already said, raw for the buds. They like the leaves too.
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Post by samwiseg on Nov 23, 2012 9:00:17 GMT
Never mind all that, has anyone ever tried BEETROOT BROWNIES? Now they ARE YUMMY!  And of course one of your five a day ;D |
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Post by Moogie on Nov 23, 2012 9:50:34 GMT
Roast beetroot yummy Sam are you sure? ok how are they made and are they really nice? I think we need to get as many ways/recipes to eat beetroot..... |
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Post by samwiseg on Nov 23, 2012 12:47:57 GMT
Roast beetroot yummy Sam are you sure? ok how are they made and are they really nice?I think we need to get as many ways/recipes to eat beetroot..... I am DEADLY serious Moogie! The beetroot is like using the carrot in a carrot cake. If you don't believe me, here is the recipe: www.rivercottage.net/recipes/chocolate-and-beetroot-brownies/Enjoy |
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Post by Moogie on Nov 24, 2012 11:50:11 GMT
Cheers Sam will def give them ago NOM NOM NOM yum |
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Post by Shirls on Nov 26, 2012 16:56:34 GMT
Can't recommend beetroot chocolate brownies enough too. You use plain chocolate and I just LOVE plain chocolate. No good for the buds tho. Do try it Moogie you will be (pleasantly) surprised!!! YUM !!
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so can someone be my mum and tell me how 
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And of course one of your five a day ;D