Broccoli has many health benefits. So, thanks to the substance sulforaphane, broccoli inhibits the formation of cancer cells. In addition, the vegetable strengthens the skeleton and normalizes blood pressure. You need to know how to boil broccoli to preserve vitamins.
The subtleties of cooking broccoli
Broccoli is similar in structure to cauliflower. But this vegetable is dark green in color. On the inflorescences of broccoli there are green pimples. Unlike cauliflower, broccoli inflorescences are much larger. Broccoli tastes bitter when raw.
Place the broccoli in salted water for 10-15 minutes before cooking. So all the worms will come out of the vegetable. After that, divide the cabbage head into inflorescences. It is customary to eat broccoli cabbage with a stem, because it contains more vitamins than in the inflorescence itself. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan and place the large florets in it. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Boil broccoli in water for 5-10 minutes. Check readiness with a sharp knife. Do not leave broccoli in water; this will make the vegetable watery and decay.
Cook frozen broccoli longer: 12-15 minutes. In a double boiler, cook the broccoli for 10 minutes and keep it covered for another 5 minutes. Remember, broccoli will be ready to eat much faster on the lower tiers of the steamer. If you want to make mashed broccoli porridge for a small child, increase the cooking time in a double boiler to 30 minutes.
When choosing fresh broccoli, look for smell. A spoiled product will have a bad flavor. Keep in mind that broccoli does not last long, even in the refrigerator. Therefore, prepare it immediately after purchase.
Broccoli Recipes
Broccoli in batter turns out to be very tasty. To do this, you will need: 500 grams of broccoli, a glass of flour, 3 eggs, 0.5 tsp. hops-suneli, 0.5 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp. salt, vegetable oil for frying. First, boil the broccoli inflorescences. Whisk the egg whites with seasoning and salt. Dip the cooked broccoli florets in the egg white and then in the flour. Fry the buds in a batter in a skillet in vegetable oil for 5 minutes. Be sure to fry from all sides. Then put the cabbage in batter on a slotted spoon so that the vegetable oil glass.
Serve the broccoli with a creamy sauce. To prepare it, take: 100 grams of melted butter, 2 tablespoons. flour, 200 ml broccoli broth, 3 egg yolks, 1 tsp. salt, 3 sprigs of dill, black pepper to taste. Chop the dill finely. Melt butter in a cauldron and add flour there. Fry the mixture until golden brown. Pour broccoli broth into the cauldron, put dill, salt, pepper. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes over low heat. Remove the cover. Whisk the yolks and pour into the sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil and turn off the stove.
Broccoli soup is a nutritious and delicious dish. For cooking you will need: 500 grams of broccoli, 3 liters of chicken or vegetable broth, 1 carrot, 3 tomatoes, 4 potatoes, 2 onions, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, 3 sprigs of parsley, 1 tbsp. salt. The meat or vegetable broth should boil. Cut the carrots into slices and place in the broth. Then peel the potatoes, cut into cubes and send to the broth. Chop the onions finely and fry them in a skillet with vegetable oil for 5 minutes. Divide the broccoli into inflorescences and add to the broth. Peel the tomato, cut into cubes and place in the broth with the fried onions. Cook the soup, covered, for 20-25 minutes.
It is advisable to eat broccoli dishes on the first day after cooking.
