1. Add salt to boiled water for vegetables
Enhance the flavor and preserve vibrant green color of boiled vegetables by adding salt to the boiling water. The recommended ratio is a small teaspoon of salt for every half a liter of boiling water.
3. Add cooking oil to the boiling water for vegetables
To achieve greener and shinier vegetables, add a small amount of cooking oil to the boiling water. The oil creates a thin layer on the outside of the vegetables, helping them stay green for longer without changing color.
However, the water may appear greasy, so this step can be optional based on personal preference.
4. Soak the vegetables in ice water after boiling
After boiling the vegetables, enhance their color and retain vitamins by soaking them in a bowl of water with a few ice cubes. Rapid temperature change helps the vegetables maintain a vibrant green color and keeps them crisp and fresh when eating.
5. Boil the vegetables on high heat
To prevent nutrient loss and ensure tasty vegetables, boil them on high heat. Boiling on low heat may result in color fading and vitamin leaching, as well as mushy and less flavorful vegetables.
6. Use lemon or vinegar
Add a few drops of lemon or vinegar to preserve the color of certain vegetables like cabbage and carrots. These also enhance the flavor of various vegetables.
Tips on Selecting Healthy Cooking Oil and Safe Ways to Cook with It
A Taiwanese company has made a significant impact on the food industry through the recycling of over 700 tons of dirty oil, which has been exported to over 12 countries, including Vietnam. This has raised a few eyebrows among housewives, as cooking oil is an essential condiment in daily cooking. To ensure the safety and quality of their cooking oil, consumers should take note of the following advice.