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What foods and dishes tolerate freezing well
Freezing food is the most natural way to preserve it. To save products, we boil them, marinate them, smoke them. And nature freezes!
After all, plants frozen in winter not only avoid spoilage, but also begin to grow in spring, bloom and bear fruit! After freezing the same berries, they retain all minerals and most vitamins.
Some people will say, “You don’t have to once.” The taste changes and the consistency changes. I agree, that is why we have compiled this table list for diligent and busy housewives.
Now we know exactly which foods, dishes and semi-finished products tolerate freezing well, and which ones should not even be experimented with.
It happens that bread is not enough, and sometimes it lies and stale for several days. Freeze fresh bread without loss of taste is quite real.
In small rural shops, where a car with bread does not come often, they usually do so. If necessary, remove the necessary pieces and defrost in the microwave (15-20 seconds are enough).
Before freezing, cottage cheese should be squeezed well to get rid of serum.
The taste of thawed cottage cheese is somewhat inferior to fresh, but it can be used to prepare dumplings, cheesecakes, casseroles.
You can freeze hard cheese in the freezer without the fear that it will stick together. But its structure does not change for the better: cheese begins to crumble, noticeably loses taste and aroma.
Therefore, you should freeze only the cheese that you plan to use for pizza, salads, soups, fillings. Good slicing cheese is best stored on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator or in a vegetable drawer (there is maintained optimal humidity and temperature).
Soft varieties of cheese (ricotta, feta, creamy) are also better not to freeze. When frozen, they lose their creamy structure. After defrosting, unpleasant grains and fat appear in them.
Smetana after defrosting loses consistency, stratifying into serum and white mass with grains. But if you did freeze it, don't worry. Squeezing the serum through the gauze, you get a delicate cream cheese. You can spread it on bread, use it as a filling for eateries and tartlets.
If your milk is consumed very slowly and the residues spoil, freeze it until the next time. Just pick up a bottle that has room.
Remember that frozen liquids expand.
Sweet peppers are widely used in cooking: add to salads, soups, side dishes, stew and stuffed. Therefore, housewives are looking for ways to prepare pepper for the future in order to use its valuable properties not only in summer but also in winter.
"Site" We are happy to share with readers 5 ways of harvesting Bulgarian pepper, which allow you to enjoy this juicy and very healthy vegetable in a variety of dishes all year round.
Parsley, dill and other greens Scientists have calculated that subject to simple rules, frozen in summer parsley from the bed retains twice as much vitamin C than grown in winter in greenhouses.
Therefore, in order not to buy greens and spicy herbs in winter, we learn to freeze them, maximally preserving the appearance, all nutrients, vitamins and trace elements.
In order not to wait for rice to be cooked each time (especially brown), it can be boiled and quickly frozen, and then used if necessary.
Let the rice cool and then put in a container or plastic bag. To defrost, put the rice in a bowl with a little water and heat in the microwave.
Having frozen fresh eggplant since summer, you can then pamper guests all year round with fragrant rolls, honeycombs and salads.
We have collected 3 proven ways to freeze eggplant for all occasions. They don't get bitter or black, I promise!
Raw eggs are conveniently frozen in the freezer, but without the shell, which can burst. To freeze the eggs, break them into a bowl, slightly beat and pour the resulting mass into an ice mold or plastic bag.
After defrosting, the eggs will have a grainy structure, which does not prevent them from turning into a delicious omelet.
Seasonal berries and fruits allow us to eat them only for a short time, only some one and a half to two months. And we certainly want more.
© "Site" He will tell you about the rules of freezing berries, share a way to freeze strawberries with videos and tips from the editorial office.
Yeast Housewives add live yeast to the dough to make the pastry look lush and soft. Only in the refrigerator they are stored no longer than 2 weeks, and at room temperature and even less - about a day.
At negative temperatures, the fungi in yeast fall into a sleep state in which metabolism slows down. After freezing, they retain their properties, so yeast can be frozen, but it is important to follow the rules.
Fully cooked food is perfectly amenable to freezing and if you adhere to all the rules, then its taste after the freezer will not only disappoint you, but also pleasantly surprise you.
Dough and pasta, a variety of pâtés, cutlets, chops and zraz, lazy doves, pancakes with filling and cheesecakes - all this tolerates freezing without loss of taste.
However, in some cases, freezing products harms their taste. This applies to cream sauces and dairy dishes. Cream, sour cream, kefir do not tolerate freezing well and after defrosting they dissect.
For freezing, yeast pancakes on milk are best suited. They do not break, remain elastic and always turn out lush and holes. How to freeze pancakes so that they do not stick together and break - in our article.
The shelf life of food in the freezer is not infinite. This is especially true for all meat products. Pancakes with filling can be stored for 2-3 weeks, without filling - no more than 3 months.
Frozen chops quickly defrost, do not lose taste and aroma, even a child can easily warm them up. And a family will never be hungry if several types of chops are prepared for the future.
Note that the crust on the chops in breaded breadcrumbs after defrosting will not please you with its crunch. But chops, fried in egg clay, will not lose their properties. Their soft and juicy surfaces are not harmed by freezing.
Who among us does not like apple pie, but it is not always possible to cook it every week. You can make more cake and enjoy it for a few months.
Wrap the raw pie in parchment, place in a bag and in the freezer. When you want to taste dessert, send the workpiece to the heated oven (about 150 degrees) for 2 hours.
Having a package of frozen vegetables or fruits on hand in winter is very convenient. And by preparing ready-made dishes for the future, you can make life easier for a busy mother, a working hostess, save a lot of time and money. Store your food correctly and tell your friends how freezing your food eases the kitchen hassle!
After all, plants frozen in winter not only avoid spoilage, but also begin to grow in spring, bloom and bear fruit! After freezing the same berries, they retain all minerals and most vitamins.
Some people will say, “You don’t have to once.” The taste changes and the consistency changes. I agree, that is why we have compiled this table list for diligent and busy housewives.
Now we know exactly which foods, dishes and semi-finished products tolerate freezing well, and which ones should not even be experimented with.
It happens that bread is not enough, and sometimes it lies and stale for several days. Freeze fresh bread without loss of taste is quite real.
In small rural shops, where a car with bread does not come often, they usually do so. If necessary, remove the necessary pieces and defrost in the microwave (15-20 seconds are enough).
Before freezing, cottage cheese should be squeezed well to get rid of serum.
The taste of thawed cottage cheese is somewhat inferior to fresh, but it can be used to prepare dumplings, cheesecakes, casseroles.
You can freeze hard cheese in the freezer without the fear that it will stick together. But its structure does not change for the better: cheese begins to crumble, noticeably loses taste and aroma.
Therefore, you should freeze only the cheese that you plan to use for pizza, salads, soups, fillings. Good slicing cheese is best stored on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator or in a vegetable drawer (there is maintained optimal humidity and temperature).
Soft varieties of cheese (ricotta, feta, creamy) are also better not to freeze. When frozen, they lose their creamy structure. After defrosting, unpleasant grains and fat appear in them.
Smetana after defrosting loses consistency, stratifying into serum and white mass with grains. But if you did freeze it, don't worry. Squeezing the serum through the gauze, you get a delicate cream cheese. You can spread it on bread, use it as a filling for eateries and tartlets.
If your milk is consumed very slowly and the residues spoil, freeze it until the next time. Just pick up a bottle that has room.
Remember that frozen liquids expand.
Sweet peppers are widely used in cooking: add to salads, soups, side dishes, stew and stuffed. Therefore, housewives are looking for ways to prepare pepper for the future in order to use its valuable properties not only in summer but also in winter.
"Site" We are happy to share with readers 5 ways of harvesting Bulgarian pepper, which allow you to enjoy this juicy and very healthy vegetable in a variety of dishes all year round.
Parsley, dill and other greens Scientists have calculated that subject to simple rules, frozen in summer parsley from the bed retains twice as much vitamin C than grown in winter in greenhouses.
Therefore, in order not to buy greens and spicy herbs in winter, we learn to freeze them, maximally preserving the appearance, all nutrients, vitamins and trace elements.
In order not to wait for rice to be cooked each time (especially brown), it can be boiled and quickly frozen, and then used if necessary.
Let the rice cool and then put in a container or plastic bag. To defrost, put the rice in a bowl with a little water and heat in the microwave.
Having frozen fresh eggplant since summer, you can then pamper guests all year round with fragrant rolls, honeycombs and salads.
We have collected 3 proven ways to freeze eggplant for all occasions. They don't get bitter or black, I promise!
Raw eggs are conveniently frozen in the freezer, but without the shell, which can burst. To freeze the eggs, break them into a bowl, slightly beat and pour the resulting mass into an ice mold or plastic bag.
After defrosting, the eggs will have a grainy structure, which does not prevent them from turning into a delicious omelet.
Seasonal berries and fruits allow us to eat them only for a short time, only some one and a half to two months. And we certainly want more.
© "Site" He will tell you about the rules of freezing berries, share a way to freeze strawberries with videos and tips from the editorial office.
Yeast Housewives add live yeast to the dough to make the pastry look lush and soft. Only in the refrigerator they are stored no longer than 2 weeks, and at room temperature and even less - about a day.
At negative temperatures, the fungi in yeast fall into a sleep state in which metabolism slows down. After freezing, they retain their properties, so yeast can be frozen, but it is important to follow the rules.
Fully cooked food is perfectly amenable to freezing and if you adhere to all the rules, then its taste after the freezer will not only disappoint you, but also pleasantly surprise you.
Dough and pasta, a variety of pâtés, cutlets, chops and zraz, lazy doves, pancakes with filling and cheesecakes - all this tolerates freezing without loss of taste.
However, in some cases, freezing products harms their taste. This applies to cream sauces and dairy dishes. Cream, sour cream, kefir do not tolerate freezing well and after defrosting they dissect.
For freezing, yeast pancakes on milk are best suited. They do not break, remain elastic and always turn out lush and holes. How to freeze pancakes so that they do not stick together and break - in our article.
The shelf life of food in the freezer is not infinite. This is especially true for all meat products. Pancakes with filling can be stored for 2-3 weeks, without filling - no more than 3 months.
Frozen chops quickly defrost, do not lose taste and aroma, even a child can easily warm them up. And a family will never be hungry if several types of chops are prepared for the future.
Note that the crust on the chops in breaded breadcrumbs after defrosting will not please you with its crunch. But chops, fried in egg clay, will not lose their properties. Their soft and juicy surfaces are not harmed by freezing.
Who among us does not like apple pie, but it is not always possible to cook it every week. You can make more cake and enjoy it for a few months.
Wrap the raw pie in parchment, place in a bag and in the freezer. When you want to taste dessert, send the workpiece to the heated oven (about 150 degrees) for 2 hours.
Having a package of frozen vegetables or fruits on hand in winter is very convenient. And by preparing ready-made dishes for the future, you can make life easier for a busy mother, a working hostess, save a lot of time and money. Store your food correctly and tell your friends how freezing your food eases the kitchen hassle!
