How to freeze turnips
Some 100 years ago, turnips were almost the main dish on the table, but now they are almost exotic. And completely in vain. After all, turnips contain the maximum amount of elements with anti-cancer properties and easily digestible polysaccharides, which are indispensable in the diet. Freezing turnips for the whole year is very easy, easier than steamed turnips.
And it must be said that this is not just freezing, but a means to preserve the healing properties of turnips as much as possible until the next harvest. It is no secret that when stored in a cellar, or simply in the refrigerator, vegetables can rot, sprout, and over time, all carcinogens and nitrates from the peel smoothly spread throughout the entire vegetable, right to the very center. And as a result, you may not get a set of vitamins, but severe poisoning of the body. The only way to prevent this is to freeze the turnips.
For freezing, select medium-sized turnips with no signs of rot or lethargy. Wash the root vegetables thoroughly and peel them.
Cut the turnips into small cubes or strips, depending on how you are used to and what you will cook from it later.
Boil water in a saucepan and pour the prepared turnip cubes into it.
You only need to blanch the turnips for 3-5 minutes, after which you need to cool them very quickly. Cold water with ice cubes is suitable for this.
Use a slotted spoon or a colander to dry the blanched cubes a little on a towel.
Pack the turnip cubes in a ziplock bag, try to get all the air out, and place the bag in the freezer.
In this form, turnips can be stored for up to 10 months, and you will always have freshly frozen vegetables for soups, stews, or salads.
This video will tell you how to cook steamed turnips:
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