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How to prepare broccoli
Broccoli are vegetable cousins to cauliflowers. Here's how to prepare them for using in a recipe.
1.45 M 3.4/5 (697 reviews)
35 min.
Easy
1 broccoli
3 IngredientsLast modified on: October 7th 2013
For 1 broccoli, you will need:
- 1
1 broccoli - 2
2 tablespoons white (spirit) vinegar - 3
2 tablespoons coarse salt - Total weight: 260 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 3 min.
All in all: 35 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 1 min.
Place the brocoli in front of you, head downwards.
Stage 2 - 1 min.
The "head" is made up of many parts, often called "florets". Cut one near the base to detatch it.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Do the same with this "head", dividing it by cutting off the smaller individual florets.
You should keep only these florets, the tenderest part of the broccoli, and set aside the stalks (left on the photo) that you can use for a soup for example.
You should keep only these florets, the tenderest part of the broccoli, and set aside the stalks (left on the photo) that you can use for a soup for example.
Stage 4
This small video show you how to.
Stage 5 - 20 min.
Prepare all the broccoli like this.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Then put to soak in cold water with a little vinegar added.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Bring to the boil a large pan of salted water, using 2 tablespoons coarse salt per litre. Drain the broccoli and plunge into boiling water.
Cook for just 1 minute after the water comes back to the boil.
Notice the lovely emerald green colour they take on at this stage.
Cook for just 1 minute after the water comes back to the boil.
Notice the lovely emerald green colour they take on at this stage.
Stage 8 - 1 min.
Stage 9 - 5 min.
When completely cooled, drain and dry in a salad spinner to remove as much cooking water as possible.
Stage 10
Your broccoli are ready. Keep on a cloth or absorbant paper on a plate.
Stage 11
You can see on this video a summary of all the steps.
Remarks
Prepared like this the broccoli can be added to a dish or frozen for later use.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 5 RDI=2 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 0 | 60 RDI=3 % | 270 RDI: 3 % |
| Per 100 g | 1 RDI=1 % | 4 RDI=0 % | 0 | 20 RDI=1 % | 110 RDI: 1 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 1 broccoli : 0.90 €
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