Kako blansirati blitvu (How to blanch swiss chard)

Potrebno: blitva, serpa sa vrelom vodom, serpa ili cinija sa hladnom vodom, prazna posuda, plasticna hvataljka.

Priprema:

1) Blitvu dobro oprati.

2) Nozem iseci drske sve do vrha lista.

3) Staviti serpu sa vodom da prokljuca.

4) Staviti nekoliko listova blitve (da pokrije dno serpe). Blansirati 3 minuta.

5) Staviti blitvu u hladnu vodu na 3 minuta.

6) Prebaciti u praznu posudu.

7) Kad blanisrate svu blitvu ocediti je rukama.

Required: swiss chard, pot with hot water, pot or bowl with cold water, empty container, plastic handle.

Preparation:

1) Wash the chard well.

2) Cut the stem with knife all the way to the top of the leaf.

3) Put the pot with water to boil.

4) Put a few leaves of chard (to cover the bottom of the pot). Blanche for 3 minutes.

5) Put the chard in cold water for 3 minutes.

6) Transfer to a washed container.

7) When done with all the chard, drain/squeeze it with your hands.