Agretti in jar cooking is a recipe for microwave cooking and preserving agretti, thanks to the vacuum seal. A long time ago I proposed the recipe for salmon with agretti in jar cooking, but this time I preferred to offer you agretti cooked in purity, which, like spinach in jar cooking, can be used to season a first course or enjoyed as a side dish, or as a second course by adding some eggs. The recipe is very simple and the most tedious part will be cleaning the agretti because they hold a lot of dirt.
Now, get your jars ready and let’s make the best jar-cooked agretti recipe there is!
Try also these spring side dishes in jar cooking:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 20 Minutes
- Preparation time: 6 Minutes
- Portions: 3
- Cooking methods: Jar cooking, Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
- Energy 75.33 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 2.20 (g) of which sugars 2.20 (g)
- Proteins 1.80 (g)
- Fat 6.42 (g) of which saturated 0.89 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 2.30 (g)
- Sodium 129.19 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 lbs agretti (Gross weight – net 10.6 oz)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pinches salt
What you need to cook agretti in a jar
You can buy jars suitable for jar cooking in the microwave, already equipped with 4 clips, on the website Decorazioni dolci, with discount code WECK10.
- 1 Microwave oven
- 2 Jars 500 ml with thin seal
- 1 Colander
Steps
Take the bunch of agretti and cut off the lower woody part. Remove any spoiled threads and then wash the agretti thoroughly, directly in the colander. Drain the agretti well and then distribute them in the 2 jars.
Season the agretti with salt and oil, you can add garlic and chili pepper to taste. Close the jars with the lid, seal, and the 4 clips, making sure to press the agretti so they do not end up between the glass and the seal.
Place one jar of agretti in the microwave and cook for 5 minutes at your tested power, I use 600 watts.
After cooking, remove the jar from the microwave, cook the second jar, and then let the closed jars rest for at least 20 minutes. During this phase, the recipe will finish cooking at a low temperature, and the vacuum will form in the jar, allowing you to store the agretti in the refrigerator for 15 days.
When you want to enjoy the agretti as if freshly made, simply remove the clips, place a jar in the microwave and run for 2 minutes with defrost function (if cold from the fridge), plus 2 minutes at the same power used for cooking.
Rosella Errante’s jar cooking tips
The jar cooking technique in the microwave is simple but requires a few simple rules. If you don’t know how to do jar cooking, you can read these articles or go directly to the instructions.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I cook agretti in liter jars?
Sure, double the dose and cooking times and you will have 10.6 oz of agretti ready in 10 minutes.
Can I use a jar with a thick seal?
Yes, although thin-sealed jars are recommended for vegetables, so they do not overcook and remain firmer and meatier.
Does cooking vegetables in jar cooking preserve vitamins?
Yes, the speed of cooking and not dispersing in liquids helps the vegetables maintain their properties.
