Influx of Beetroot

Debt_Free_Chick

Roast, cool, peel, salt & pepper. I dare you to resist the temptation of scoffing them there and then!

Sarahlou_2

Hi guys

Someone very kindly gave us a rather large beetroot from their allotment yesterday - but I don't have the first clue with it! Can someone please tell me how to prepare it, it still has all the roots on etc...do I peel it??

Sorry if I sound dumb - I've only encountered it in a jar! :rotfl:

Zazen999

Tear off the leaves and roots and boil it for 20-40 minutes, until a sharp knife can be stuck in with no resistance.

Take off the boil, and flood with cold water until the dirty water is displaced....and leave to cool.

The skin will be able to be rubbed off; then slice the top and bottom, and slice or cube into a bowl.

Add mayo and cumin and have with a salad.

Sarahlou_2

Thanks Zazen - I shall go and find a big pan! Mmmmm salad sounds scrummy.

oystercatcher

Oh yummy beetroot.
No need to peel. Scrub off all the mud and cut off any big rooty bits. Then put in a large saucpan and boil for an hour, it might need longer, stick a fork in to see if it has gone soft. Keep an eye to make sure it doesn't boil dry.
I like fresh beetroot much better than picked.

Zazen999

Sarahlou wrote: »

Thanks Zazen - I shall go and find a big pan! Mmmmm salad sounds scrummy.

Keep an eye on it, and make sure it doesn't boil dry.

Sarahlou_2

it is on the boil as I type!

Sarahlou_2

Thanks Pink-Winged!!!

Are beetroots normally the size of footballs or is this one mutated :eek:?

lbt_2

Hi

I need to pull up my beetroot but I can't decide what to do with it. I like the idea of pickling them in a sweet vinegar but I don't have a recipe for that.

What do you do with your beetroot?

Thanks

ubamother

I love beetroot but not in vinegar so I peel and cut into chunks and roast with a head of garlic, and some glugs of olive oil. Love this hot or cold.