Preparing vegetables

[bl00]

So I've heard that microwaving vegetables is a convenient alternative to blanching on a stove, so how long does everyone microwave their food-matters for? Also, I've seen implements designed specifically to weigh down said vegetation; will any stainless steel cooking implement suffice for that function?

 

[msjinkzd]

I nuke for 20-45 seconds depending on the size/type of veggie piece. I use coated chip clips to hold down veggie, but really anything will work.

 

[BoredAgain]

Yeah, just depends on the size, anywhere from 10 to 60 secs will get the job done. Let it cool, of course.

 

[jpittman_56]

I zap a coffee cup fill of sliced summer squash for 2 min, rinse til cool and then they sink in the tank, but I'm feeding ABN adults and fry.

 

[goalieman59]

I use cucumber but i dont microwave. I clip some to the side of the tank with a clip and then I also sink some spoon in it just to get it to stay on the bottom of the tank.

 

[faun]

I use plant weights to hold down cucumber and zuchinni in my tank the cories and flash pleco love it.

 

[Hurley]

If I blanch its for 60 seconds in the microwave then I also use one of those plant weights to keep it down. I have seen people use forks and tie a string to the fork for easy retrieval.

 

[Sploke]

I don't bother microwaving stuff, and I just use a fork stuck in the veggies to make it sink.

 

[bl00]

Thanks guys!