CannyCat Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 What can you do with it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 eat it. pickle it. put it in rosti. roast it. make crisps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Blue Sky Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I love beetroot. In any form. Boiled, peeled and munched up straight away is my favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Exactly how do you cook beetroot? Also do you have to cook it before you eat it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Em, this has been bothering me too, with my first batch due to be harvested, but I have been too to ask what I do with it! MIL says it needs boiling, but then, her generation boils everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Hi Emma I'm a beetroot addict Yes - you need to cook it - 20 mins in boiling water then let it cool and the skin will come off easily! Just remember it's a vicious staining agent - dont get it on anything!!! and wear rubber gloves when peeling it or you get red fingers for days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Use an old saucepan then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Annie never fear - you are never alone in your fear of what to do with beetroot! Thanks Laura - you're a star! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Use an old saucepan then? Yes Annie - in with MIL's pants and hankies You can cook beetroot in the microwave as well - but I can't remember how long because I usually use a saucepan. I like baby beetroot hot, with roast veggies (new potatoes, baby onions and chunks of carrot) and a small pot of cheese fondue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Dinner at yours then Lesley???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share Posted June 16, 2007 I made potato and beetroot rostis with it tonight! I half-boiled the potatoes and grated them, with grated raw beetroot and then fried it. I did try a bit of raw beetroot and seemed just like pickled beetroot without the tang - seemed edible enough!! The rostis were very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 So glad you posted this. I have some Beetroot ready to harvest & didn't have a clue how to treat it It is one of my most favourite things though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Don't forget soup! Very good - and you can have it hot or chilled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 It is nice just juiced. It makes a beautiful coloured drink.......the colour of Dorothy's ruby slippers in the Wizard of Oz. Full of iron I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted June 17, 2007 Author Share Posted June 17, 2007 eat it.pickle it. put it in rosti. roast it. make crisps. I'm going to try crisps tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Just picked mine - I have 4 nice sized ones which I am going to roast around a leg of Lamb tonight. Do I need to peel/boil them before roasting do you think? I am also having carrots from the garden with it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 You should be able to roast them whole if they are small baby beetroot, if they are larger I would cut them into quarters they will only need about 30 mins, and you will need to peel them first............I bet they taste great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Thanks Nicola They are quite big so I will cut them into wedges I think & give the 30 mins around the lamb joint. Will the hens eat the tops ,or will they make the egg yolks go pink ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 The hens will love the tops, mine eat them and have never had pink yolks........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Thanks - thought I had better check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 You can eat the tops! They're a bit like chard or spinach. We saute them in a little olive (or rapeseed) oil with a little garlic, then season & dress with lemon juice. Or steam and dress with olive oil and lemon juice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Too late - the hens loved them Next time,maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 apparently my mum ate too much beetroot once (her wee went red ) she warns me every time I talk about beetroot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I had a beetroot and Monterey jack Cheese sandwich for lunch......it was yumtious. It did have the effect that Couperwifes mother would recognise though. Rather alarming if you are not expecting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Just to report back that we had our roast beetroot last night with a joint of lamb & it was truly wonderful I am getting some more seeds in TODAY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
