Fried cauliflower blanching good.
Blanching this step is very important before frying cauliflower, cauliflower should be blanched first, no matter whether it is fried white cauliflower or fried green cauliflower should be blanched first, this is mainly for two reasons, the first is to remove the astringent flavor of the cauliflower, cauliflower has some astringent flavor, if you do not blanch the direct on the frying, the taste may not be so good. Some people know that cauliflower has high nutritional value, but do not like to eat cauliflower, because it is not blanched first, resulting in cauliflower has an astringent flavor.
The second is to make the cauliflower easier to cook. Cauliflower originally belongs to a special vegetable, and other vegetables are not the same, a lot of vegetables in the pot stir fry a few minutes cooked, but the cauliflower itself is not easy to cook, blanching can make the cauliflower is easier to cook, easier to taste, and the flavor is also more delicious.
Four ways to clean cauliflower
1, in a large bowl into the chopped cauliflower, and then take a smaller bowl to press down on the cauliflower, to avoid them to float up; twist on the faucet, and let the flow of water flow into the large bowl for about 15 minutes, the flow of water can be The flowing water can take away the bugs floating on the surface of the water. After 15 minutes, you can pick up the cauliflower, drain it and use it for cooking.
2, cauliflower buds part of the upward, about 30 degrees diagonal hold, with running water about 10-20 seconds to flush the buds, can be some of the eggs washed away. Then use a small brush or a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently brush the buds to remove some dirt and dust. After that, place the cauliflower buds, part way down, in a large bowl of water and soak for about 10 minutes, followed by dicing the cauliflower and soaking it for about 5 more minutes and draining it.
3. Put the chopped cauliflower into a large bowl, add about a tablespoon of saltpeter, stir slightly, and then rinse. The worms will float when they meet the salt water, so you can fish them out. Keep an eye on the cauliflower's crevices. Some bugs that don't get washed away or float to the surface may be hiding in the crevices, so you can use a small toothpick or fork to pick them out.
4, our kitchen baking soda can also come in handy when cleaning cauliflower! Rinse the whole cauliflower under running water for a short time, then cut the cauliflower into pieces, put it in a large bowl or container, add the amount of water that can cover the vegetables and 1 tsp. of baking soda, mix well, and soak it for about 5 to 10 minutes, not too long, so that the little bugs hiding in the buds can come to the surface.