How to make frozen broccoli

I'm Atox, and I'm involved in frozen vegetables myself, so I can tell you that frozen broccoli is blanched before freezing, which means it is already partially cooked and has a slightly higher moisture content than fresh broccoli. The key to cooking frozen broccoli is to control the moisture content to avoid a mushy texture. This is the most important thing.

So, simple boiling or unskilled microwave heating will not make broccoli delicious.
They will cause the broccoli to become soft or too wet. There is no way to remove the water left during the freezing process of the broccoli. In addition, if you add seasoning too early, the water will remain, which will affect the evaporation of water from the broccoli and thus affect the crispy taste of the broccoli. So the purpose of making broccoli is not only to eat it, but also to make it delicious.

 

Doesn't make frozen broccoli mushy

 

The best way to make frozen broccoli taste better and not mushy is to bake it at a high temperature or use an air fryer.

 

Detailed instructions for specific steps

Step 1: Let's prepare the equipment first, Oven or air fryer

Step 2:Put the frozen broccoli in and evaporate its water

Step 3:Add seasoning to taste

 

 

Specific steps:

 

First preheat the oven or air fryer and the baking tray together. This is my little trick for making frozen food. The temperature is about 200-220°C. Preheating the oven together with the baking tray will allow the broccoli to dry faster under high temperatures. If you are using an air fryer, I suggest lowering the temperature to about 190-200°C.

 

After the temperature reaches the standard, we will directly dry bake (or air fryer), spread the frozen broccoli on the heated baking tray, and the air fryer is evenly placed in the frying basket, and never overlap too much. Don't add seasoning at this time.

 

Bake in the oven for about 12 minutes, it is recommended to only be within 10-15 minutes, and 5-8 minutes is recommended in the air fryer. This step will evaporate the surface ice of the broccoli. When the broccoli is dry and you see that it is slightly browned, you can take it out to season it.

 

After taking it out, drizzle it with oil and add your favorite seasonings, such as salt, black pepper, garlic or garlic powder, and chili. The oil can make the broccoli taste more delicious, promote caramelization, and not retain too much water. After seasoning, continue to bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or 3-5 minutes in the air fryer. Wait until the broccoli is at its best, crispy and tender, with slightly browned edges. Squeeze in lemon juice to enhance the flavor.

 

 

Final words

 

I have never failed using this method. I have shared it with my friends, and they have also maintained a 98% success rate. I hope you can also use my strategy successfully.

 

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