Chioggia Beetroot

[sewer rat]

Hi all
I harvested the first of my Chioggia beetroot this weekend but I have just boiled them and the rings have completely vanic=shed and I'm left with a white beetroot ( which is actually pretty tasteless IMO )
How do I cook my Chioggia and keep the rings (and the taste). I know the rings were there as I cut one open to show the kids.

[Two_Sheds]

That's completely normal, unfortunately

[Scarlet]

I grew those last year and didn't like them boiled either, but they were lovely roasted with garlic, onions and balsamic vinegar

[Alison]

If you roast them then the rings stay better although they still merge and look a bit pink.

[jogette]

I like to grate them raw and then add to some gently sweated onion and garlic. They only need to cook for about 10 mins on a gently heat. Delicious hot or cold.
Downside is that you can't see the pink rings because you grated them

[di]

I slice mine and steam them...never lost a ring yet

DD hates beetroot but loves the Chioggia...goes to show looks count for a lot with kiddies tastebuds

[sewer rat]

I slice mine and steam them...never lost a ring yet

DD hates beetroot but loves the Chioggia...goes to show looks count for a lot with kiddies tastebuds

Cheers, will try that this weekend.

[Scottishnewbie]

i did some as pickled beetroot today and they looked totally unapetising!