How much to steam carrots?

how many minutes to cook carrots
Steam carrots 40 minutes, carrot slices - 20 minutes.

How to cook carrots in a double boiler

You will need - carrots, water

1. Peel the carrots or, if they are young, rub with the hard side of a sponge, rinse with water.
raw carrots immersed in a double boiler
2. Place the carrots on the steamer wire rack, making sure there is water in the lower compartment.
boiled carrots
3. Turn on the steamer, mark 40 minutes and wait until the end of cooking.
boiled carrots in a double boiler
4. Check steamed carrots for readiness by piercing them through with a fork in the widest part of the vegetable. If the fork passes easily, then the carrots are cooked.
5. Cool carrots slightly, peel and use in dishes.

Steamed carrots in a slow cooker

The principle is the same, only vegetables are placed in a container for steaming, and 5 minutes are added to the cooking time - this time is needed for the water to boil.

How to quickly cook carrots

If there is no time at all while the water boils, peel the carrots and cut into slices - the carrot slices cook faster - only 20 minutes. You can also buy peeled carrots and even grated ones - these will cook even faster. You can also buy frozen carrots (mini or in circles) - they are already cooked, you just have to heat them up.

For babies cook carrots until completely boiled, and after peeling, it is recommended to puree.


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