How do u chop spinach?
If your spinach is still attached to its thick stems, then you should cut off the stems using a knife or kitchen shears. You can use a paring knife for extra accuracy. Though the stems are still edible, they’re a little tough and unpleasant to the taste, and your spinach leaves will be tastier without them.
Do you cut the stem off of spinach?
To chop the spinach, you can either do it by hand or for a finer texture (which we prefer) use the food processor. Pulse until you reach the consistency that you like (fine or roughly chopped).
How do you chop spinach in a chopper?
If your spinach is still attached to its thick stems, then you should cut off the stems using a knife or kitchen shears. You can use a paring knife for extra accuracy. Though the stems are still edible, they’re a little tough and unpleasant to the taste, and your spinach leaves will be tastier without them.
Should you chop fresh spinach before cooking?
Spinach stems, even of some young leaves, are fibrous, stringy, and difficult to eat, especially after cooking. Remove the stems before washing (see the photo above right); discard them or save them to add to a vegetable stock.
Do you leave the stems on spinach?
Baby spinach is not gritty or sandy like other varieties and the stems do not need to be removed. After rinsing, make sure the spinach is dry before eating or cooking.