Procedure for Crisping Vegetables

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Published 2010

Fabricate the vegetables as desired.
Prepare a container of ice water large enough to immerse and hold the vegetables.
Immerse the vegetables in the ice water from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Drain the vegetables in a colander and remove any remaining ice cubes.
Place the vegetables in a freshly sanitized plastic container lined with clean, lint-free towels to absorb excess moisture.
Cover the vegetables and refrigerate until needed.

Hold crisped vegetables for the shortest possible time.

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