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How to Cook Spinach - Cooking Times

Leafy Greens

Season: Winter

Preparation

Cut root end in a cross (makes it easier to wash out dirt)

Cooking Times by Method

💧 Boil

30 sec-1 min

From boiling water

Start with root end. Transfer to cold water immediately (stops cooking and removes bitterness)

🔥 Stir-fry

1-2 min

High heat, quick cooking. Parboil first to remove bitterness

📡 Microwave

1.5-2 min

100g at 600W. Must rinse in water to remove bitterness

♨️ Steam

2-3 min

Rinse in water after steaming to remove bitterness

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