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HOW TO FREEZE VEG

n the whole, simply freezing raw veg isn’t that successful because the water in their cells expands and bursts the cell walls. Therefore, it’s best to part-cook the veg, then refresh it quickly in iced water. Once you’ve done that, open-freeze the pieces in a single layer on a freezer-proof tray, then tip into a freezer bag when solid and they’ll separate more easily when you come to use them. All frozen veg is best

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