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The demand for frozen vegetables continues to grow, and MOOIJER is responding to this trend. MOOIJER recognizes that frozen vegetables are not only convenient and have a long shelf life, but are also versatile and nutritious. This article discusses product knowledge about sugar snaps, edamame, and lotus root.
Sugar snaps are a cross between snow peas and green peas and are usually harvested young. Sugar snaps have a crunchy texture and slightly sweet taste and retain their color, flavor, and bite when frozen (often IQF).
Sugar snaps are perfect as a side dish with fish or Asian dishes. Blanch them briefly or stir-fry them to retain their crunchiness, or serve them cold in salads with sesame, soy sauce, and lime. Combine sugar snaps with noodles or as a topping on a poké bowl.
Edamame are young soybeans, often supplied in the pod or double shelled. Edamame are rich in vegetable protein, fiber, and iron and are often used in Asian cuisines.
Edamame are increasingly used in salads and as a snack, but they are also delicious in stir-fries, poké bowls, and as a filling for dim sum. Use shelled beans in quinoa salads or wraps, or briefly cook the pods in salted water and serve as a snack with sea salt. Add edamame to soups, curries, or cold noodle bowls.
Lotus root is the rhizome of the lotus flower, recognizable by its decorative hole pattern. It has a firm, slightly crunchy texture and a mild, slightly nutty flavor. Frozen lotus root rings (IQF) retain their shape and are easy to portion.
Stir-fry the lotus root with soy sauce, chili, and sesame for a quick Asian side dish or deep-fry it as lotus chips: thinly sliced, crispy, and decorative. Combine lotus root in a salad with vinaigrette or Japanese dressing. Lotus root is also delicious in tempura, stews, or as a garnish.
Frozen vegetables have a longer shelf life without any loss of quality, PROVIDED they are properly frozen using IQF. This also makes frozen vegetables easy to portion and quick to prepare, without too much cutting waste or spoilage. Frozen vegetables are also available outside of their respective season, so you can enjoy them all year round.
Frozen sugar snaps, edamame, and lotus root make it easy for the customer without compromising on quality. MOOIJER has a wide range of frozen vegetables.
Curious? Take a look at our range on our website www.mooijer.nl.