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Old 14-12-2011, 14:36
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So i decided to make myself lunch

I chopped some brocoli things off a fresh brocoli thing

and boiled some water to put in the pan

is this the right way or do i need to put cold water in and wait for it to boil?

Also how long do i need to leave the brocoli in the pan for once its boiling

thanks
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:38
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I steam it because boiling just leaves it soggy as hell.
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:38
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So i decided to make myself lunch

I chopped some brocoli things off a fresh brocoli thing

and boiled some water to put in the pan

is this the right way or do i need to put cold water in and wait for it to boil?

Also how long do i need to leave the brocoli in the pan for once its boiling

thanks
boiling it just makes it soggy...try steaming it or stir frying it. Yum! You can roast it in the oven too. Makes it nice and a little crunchy.
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:39
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I steam it because boiling just leaves it soggy as hell.
Okay il do that

How do i steam it?
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:40
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Steaming is the best way to go for broccoli. If you have to boil it, make sure it's a quick boil so that it remains nice and crunchy
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:43
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A good rule of thumb for veg and cooking it in water is if it grows below ground (potato, carrot etc) start it off in cold water and cook until done, and if it grows above ground throw it into boiling water.

But yes, broccoli's best steamed or stir fried.
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:43
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Microwave is also good for broccoli.

http://www.oceanmist.com/products/br...ccoliprep.aspx
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:43
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I used to steam it until my steamer broke. Now I put it in a microwavable bowl with water, and put it in the microwave for a few minutes, tastes just as good.
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:45
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I just eat broccoli raw, same as a lot of vegetables. Sorry, I know, not very constructive.
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:47
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Okay il do that

How do i steam it?
If you don't have an electric steamer, sometimes you can buy a saucepan that fits on top of another with holes in the bottom that will steam. You will need the lid on so the steam doesn't escape.
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:47
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Okay il do that

How do i steam it?
I have a special steaming pot with two levels, one for the water at the bottom and one with a holey arse to set on top and let the steam through to cook the food.
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:50
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its 'orrible whatever way you cook it, buts its good for you, so just eat it.
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:52
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Bring to boil turn off heat leave saucepan lid on wait a few minutes then drain in a colander and put the colander on top on saucepan back on the warm cooking ring and allow the excess moisture to steam away.
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:53
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Cook it in boiling water for about 15 mins (not too soggy but not too crisp) then make lovely gravy with the cooking water.
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:55
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Recipe for Broccoli Pizza:

Buy a pizza, some broccoli, and a rabbit.

Feed the broccoli to the rabbit and eat the pizza.
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Old 14-12-2011, 14:58
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Another type of steamer that fits in an ordinary pot:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faringdon-St...3874603&sr=1-5
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Old 14-12-2011, 15:01
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Steam for 10-15 minutes.

But if you fancy.

Just use the florets, chopped up (throw away the stalk)
Throw in boiling water for 1 minute,
Drain and throw in a hot frying pan for a minute.
Turn off and throw in some chopped orange (just to warm in the pan)

Lavverly!
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Old 14-12-2011, 15:02
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Steam for 10-15 minutes.

But if you fancy.

Just use the florets, chopped up (throw away the stalk)

Throw in boiling water for 1 minute,
Drain and throw in a hot frying pan for a minute.
Turn off and throw in some chopped orange (just to warm in the pan)

Lavverly!
Do not carry out this part of the process in Tesco!
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Old 14-12-2011, 15:06
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I'd steam broccoli for 6 or 7 minutes, and certainly not as long as 10 to 15. I use the sort of folding steamer you put into an ordinary pan, though, and maybe that's hotter than some other methods of steaming.

And I'd cook the stalk, except the coarsest part of it!
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Old 14-12-2011, 15:09
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My god, someone said boil for 15 minutes. If I do boil it's for 5 mins max in already boiling water.

Preference is to steam for no more than 10 mins.
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Old 14-12-2011, 17:56
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Do not carry out this part of the process in Tesco!
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Old 14-12-2011, 18:09
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Cook it in boiling water for about 15 mins (not too soggy but not too crisp) then make lovely gravy with the cooking water.
Hmmm, seems a little long to me, though this is all personal taste I guess.

Personally, I break it up into fairly small florets, add some cauliflower maybe, then drop them all into boiling water for about 3 minutes. I don't like soggy veg, so boiling time has to be kept to a minimum, just enough to start softening but no more.
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Old 14-12-2011, 18:11
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Stick it in the steamer and steam for five minutes. Use those five minutes to make a nice cheese sauce, then Robert is your Mother's Brother.
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Old 14-12-2011, 18:13
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Just use the florets, chopped up (throw away the stalk)
Why not save them and make a broccoli soup? Takes no time at all.
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Old 14-12-2011, 18:14
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Do not carry out this part of the process in Tesco!
LMAO.
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