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- Fresh sprouts - Can all varieties be frozen?
- The colorful world of sprouts
- Which varieties may be frozen?
- First blanch, then freeze
- Durability and use
Cress and other sprouts from small seeds should be better consumed fresh
Fresh sprouts - Can all varieties be frozen?
Fresh sprouts are healthy and therefore very trendy. The best known are certainly the bean sprouts. But besides, there are still all sorts of seeds that drive edible sprouts within days. Fresh they taste delicious, but what about frozen copies?
The colorful world of sprouts
They are available in white, green and even reddish tones, depending on which seeds they grow from. Both legumes and grains as well as seeds of vegetables are good for sprout germination. Among the best known sprout varieties are:
All sprouts have a typical aroma that is often reminiscent of the original plant. But what happens to the unmistakable taste when the sprouts are stored at minus temperatures?
Which varieties may be frozen?
All sprouts taste good fresh. However, the good taste disappears abruptly in some varieties when frozen before consumption. This is especially true for sprouts that germinate from small seeds, such as watercress, alfalfa, mustard or radish. If possible, these sprouts should only be consumed fresh.
Other sprout varieties can be frozen for a long time, without their taste suffers greatly. Only the ur is softened by the high water content after thawing.
First blanch, then freeze
Sprouts should be blanched before freezing. Since they are very small, a short stay in hot water is enough for that.
- Blanch the sprouts in boiling water. The smaller and thinner the sprouts are, the shorter they must be blanched. For example, soybean sprouts will take three minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sprouts from the saucepan and place in a bowl of ice-cold water immediately. Drain the cooled sprouts in a sieve. Fill suitable freezer containers and note the contents and the date. Immediately place the freezer boxes in the freezer.
Durability and use
When it comes to frozen sprouts, you can allow them up to 12 months to be processed. As long as the frosty powerhouses are still edible.
Because they are so small, sprouts do not have to thaw before they get into the pan as a cooking ingredient. Frozen sprouts are reheated in a hurry in a hurry.