What is the primary benefit of blanching *Galium aparine* before cooking?
Answer
It helps soften the tiny clinging hairs and mellow any remaining sharpness
Applying heat through blanching softens the plant quickly, which has the secondary effect of mellowing any remaining sharpness and slightly softening the structure caused by the clinging hairs.
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