1. You will need: medium-sized beets and ice. 2. Place the beets in boiling water - the water should be 8-10 cm higher than the vegetable. Cook the beets for 35-40 minutes in boiling water, without covering with a lid. 3. Place the beets in a bowl of ice water and leave for 15 minutes. A sharp temperature change will bring the beets to readiness. 4. Chop the beets as required by the recipe. And the task is completed, and time is saved.