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Andrewz00
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chopped spinach...
so im pretty sure im not the only one who boils frozen chopped spinach.... but there has got to be a better way to drain and serve it... i had spinach water running all over my plate!
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LSP2005
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Re: chopped spinach...
Depending upon if I need it as an ingredient or am serving it as is, I take paper towels and squeeze it between them. The amount of water I squeeze out is dependent upon how it will be used. I also love seabrook creamed spinach. No draining needed.
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| Posted 1/12/11 11:00 PM |
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FirstMate
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Re: chopped spinach...
I microwave it. Then I can just drain all the water out of it. I feel like it doesn't absorb as much water as when you steam or boil it.
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| Posted 1/12/11 11:06 PM |
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Andrewz00
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Re: chopped spinach...
Posted by LSP2005
Depending upon if I need it as an ingredient or am serving it as is, I take paper towels and squeeze it between them. The amount of water I squeeze out is dependent upon how it will be used. I also love seabrook creamed spinach. No draining needed.
i normally do the paper towel thing when im going to use it as an ingredient in another dish... but when serving as-is i end up squeezing it between a slotted spoon and a fork... LOL....
has anyone seen a spinach squeezer on QVC lately?
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| Posted 1/12/11 11:13 PM |
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Re: chopped spinach...
Use fresh spinach! Problem solved! 
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| Posted 1/13/11 12:06 AM |
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THUMPER
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Re: chopped spinach...
Put it in a colander and then press it with a spoon.
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| Posted 1/13/11 2:06 AM |
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ctrain1124
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Re: chopped spinach...
I actually use a salad spinner to drain it!!!
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| Posted 1/13/11 8:42 AM |
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Re: chopped spinach...
Posted by ctrain1124
I actually use a salad spinner to drain it!!!
good idea!!!!! i will try that next time!
i ususally do the colander and spoon(or hand) method like the PP!
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| Posted 1/13/11 9:09 AM |
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have2hide
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Re: chopped spinach...
Posted by THUMPER
Put it in a colander and then press it with a spoon.
same.
If I use fresh spinach, I just scoop out with a slotted spoon and serve in a little bowl on the side to avoid the puddle on the plate
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| Posted 1/13/11 9:25 AM |
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GinaR
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Re: chopped spinach...
I have never boiled it. Seems to complicated and I always think it will be runny like you said. I use frozen spinach in certain recipes - there is a stuffed chicken I use it in. but it has me thaw it and then squeeze out the water before cooking with it.
if I am making it as a side dish, I use fresh. It is less work for me and IMO tastes better and is faster to cook it. I just throw it in a skillet with evoo and garlic and a teenietiny bit of kosher salt and black pepper.
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| Posted 1/13/11 10:34 AM |
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MichLiz213
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Re: chopped spinach...
Posted by THUMPER
Put it in a colander and then press it with a spoon.
This is what I do.
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| Posted 1/13/11 10:56 AM |
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Otherme
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Re: chopped spinach...
Posted by MichLiz213
Posted by THUMPER
Put it in a colander and then press it with a spoon.
This is what I do.
me too
i'd try the salad spinner..
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| Posted 1/13/11 12:00 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: chopped spinach...
Fresh always. I hate frozen unless it's creamed spinach.
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| Posted 1/13/11 12:40 PM |
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bklynitaliana
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Re: chopped spinach...
if you put it in a saute pan and just use a few tablespoons of water and let the water boil out it eliminates the problem.
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