I prepare the broccoli stalks salad when I have many stalks available or have leftovers from using just the florets.
It’s crunchy and tasty.
I spiced it up with a pinch of coarsely chopped red chili and added a handful of crushed pine nuts and sesame seeds.
Irresistible!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli (stalks)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- to taste apple cider vinegar
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
- 1 pinch red chili (coarsely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Preparation
Cut the broccoli into florets and wash them thoroughly under running water.
Separate the stalks from the florets by cutting them as close to the florets as possible.Bring salted water to a boil in a pot.
Add the broccoli florets and stalks, and a pinch of baking soda to keep the bright green color, and let them cook for about 8-10 minutes until tender but not mushy.
Broccoli cooking time
• with 8 minutes of cooking, you’ll have firm boiled broccoli;
• with 10 minutes of cooking, you’ll have broccoli that can be easily mashed into a puree;
… choose according to your taste and use.
The stalks remain firmer.Using a slotted spoon, gently remove the broccoli florets and stalks and transfer them into a container.
Your boiled Sicilian broccoli is ready.
Separate the stalks from the florets to prepare your salad.
Dress the broccoli stalks with:
• a pinch of salt;
• a pinch of pepper;
• to taste, apple cider vinegar;
• a drizzle of raw olive oil.Your broccoli stalks salad is ready.
Wrap a handful of pine nuts in parchment paper and, using a mortar or meat tenderizer and cutting board, crush them coarsely.
Sprinkle over the broccoli stalks salad a pinch of coarsely chopped chili, the crushed pine nuts, and a handful of sesame seeds.
Enjoy your meal!
Notes
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