Cutting Up Broccoli
Here’s the test kitchen's technique for preparing broccoli for use in recipes.
Here’s the test kitchen's technique for preparing broccoli for use in recipes.
STEP 1:
Hold the broccoli upside down on a cutting board. Trim the florets from the stalk, separating the larger florets into 1-inch pieces, if necessary.
STEP 2:
Trim the top and bottom from the stalk. Cut away 1/8 inch of the tough outer peel.
STEP 3:
Cut the stalk in half lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch pieces.
