How to Prepare Broccoli-Wamy Academy Nairobi

Like cabbage and cauliflower, broccoli is a brassica and is sometimes known by its Italian name, calabrese. It has tight clusters of deep green buds and thick, edible stems and was developed from the more loosely packed pupurple-sproutingrple sprouting broccoli. There's little to choose between the two in terms of flavour or nutrition. How to prepare broccoli Trim any woody stem ends or tough leaves with a knife. Divide into small, individual florets, each with a short stem, and diagonally slice the thicker stems. Rinse under cold water. Broccoli boils or steams in 3-6 mins, depending on the size of floret. In stir-fries, cook it for a couple of mins, until tender.