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Vegetable Cooking Hints continued
Chokoes
Peel under running water. Halve and remove
seeds. Cut into quarters.
Boil: Follow basic boiling directions and cook
for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Corn – Cob
Remove husks and ‘threads from cob and
trim tip and base. Wash under running water.
Boil: Follow basic boiling directions. Simmer
for 10-15 minutes.
Corn Kernels
Hold cob upright on chopping board, with
sharp knife, cut down near core, removing
kernels from cob.
Boil: In 1 ½ -1 cup boiling salted and
sugared water. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
Eggplant (Aubergine)
Wash and remove stems. Follow recipe
regarding cutting.
Sh
allow or Deep Fried: Coat with batter, flour,
or crumb and fry according to basic frying
directions.
Mushrooms
Wipe mushrooms with damp cloth. Trim
stems or remove if necessary.
DO NOT peel unless necessary. Leave
whole or slice. Keep stalks and peelings for
flavouring sauces, soups.
Saute: Cover surface of vessel with butter,
margarine or oil and saute mushrooms on
Simmer to 1 for 3-5 minutes. Season and
serve.
Onion
Trim tops and roots and peel under cold
water. Use as required.
To Blanch: See basic blanching directions.
Saute: Quickly in hot butter, margarine
or oil.
Boil: Follow basic boiling directions, add to
soups, casseroles or stews.
Parsnips
Wash well, trim top and bottom. Peel thinly
and cut as desired. Chop into cubes for
soups, casseroles or stews.
Parboil: For 5-7 minutes, cook and use in
salads.
Peas
Wash pea pods; shell.
Boil: Place peas into small amount boiling,
salted water. Add sugar and mint (if desired).
Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
Potatoes
Wash well. If potatoes are to be cooked in
their jackets, scrub skin well with vegetable
brush. Remove “eyes” or peel and cut as
desired, e.g. slices, thick strips, cubes. After
preparation place into cold water to prevent
discolouration.
Boil: Follow
basic boiling directions and cook
for approx. 20 minutes or until tender. Serve
whole, mashed or cold for potato salad.
Deep Fried: Heat oil on dial setting 10
(see notes on deep frying, pages 8 - 9 ).
Cook until golden and drain.
Pumpkin
Wash pumpkin, slice and remove seeds and
membranes. Remove skin if desired. N.B.
(Skins are easy to remove after cooking).
Cut slices in half if large.
Boil: Follow basic boiling directions and cook
for 15 minutes or until tender.