Roasted vegetables are a familiar dish in family meals. However, many people encounter the situation that vegetables when stir-fried become soft, taste bland and release a lot of water, making the dish less attractive. The cause often comes from the preliminary processing and cooking operations.
According to many family chefs, for delicious stir-fried vegetables, the step of preparing ingredients plays a very important role.
Do not wash vegetables too long before stir-frying
After washing vegetables, many people often leave the vegetables still with a lot of water and immediately put them in the pan. This causes when encountering high temperatures, water in the vegetables and water still attached to the leaves will be secreted more.
Therefore, after washing, you should let the vegetables drain or use a basket to drain before processing.
The pan must be really hot before adding vegetables
One of the important principles when stir-frying vegetables is that the pan must be hot. When the oil is hot, the vegetables will be "locked in water" quickly, maintaining their crispness and natural green color.
According to suggestions from many culinary experts published on BBC Good Food, stir-frying quickly over high heat helps vegetables cook evenly while still retaining their texture and flavor.
Do not stir-fry too many vegetables at the same time
If you put too many vegetables in a small pan, the temperature will drop quickly, causing vegetables to drain water and become soft. Therefore, you should divide vegetables into small batches to stir-fry.
Seasoning at the right time
A common mistake is to add salt from the beginning. Salt can cause vegetables to drain quickly. Therefore, seasoning should be done when the vegetables are almost cooked to maintain crispness and fresh flavor.
Add a little garlic or cooking oil for the end
A little fried garlic or a few drops of cooking oil at the end when turning off the heat will help the vegetable become fragrant and shinier.
According to many nutrition experts, green vegetables not only provide vitamins but also help meals be more balanced. When processed properly, stir-fried vegetables will retain their color, flavor and nutritional value better.
With just a few simple tips, familiar stir-fried vegetables in family meals can become attractive, crispy and delicious and limit water evaporation.
