Sunday, February 26, 2012

Different ways to cook broccoli...?

I'm wanting to make broccoli tonite for dinner but i DO NOT want to steam them(if thats when you put it in a pot of water). I kinda wanna like fry it, something like hibachi, but i have no clue how to do that. If anyone knows how to do that or if you just have some different ways to cook broccoli, i would love to know your recipe! Thanks %26lt;3Different ways to cook broccoli...?
I like to saute may brocolli in extra virgin olive oil (til tender crisp) and you can add whatever else of veggies you like......if you want more, if not it is good alone....I also add pepper or other spices for seasoning.Different ways to cook broccoli...?
You can roast broccoli, and the taste is entirely different..it becomes "nutty" and a little crisp.



Just cut your head into huge spears. About 6 pieces for 1 entire bunch. Drizzle with olive oil, and roast at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until you see the flowerettes turning brown and carmelizing.
just be creative. Saute it in some nice spices!!Different ways to cook broccoli...?
mix one cup flour and one cup beer into a batter dip the broccoli and fry.
Get some flavored olive oile like garlic and chopp it into bite size pieces. Then just use about two tables spoons of oil or more if you are making alot of it. just heat up long enough to get them hot but stil crunchyDifferent ways to cook broccoli...?
Stir fry it with a TINY bit of oil or use broth (or even water). Add some garlic (fresh is best, but powdered works, too).

If you want you could add some soy sauce or (even better) Hoisin sauce (or some other Chinese sauce).



To stir fry just get your pan really hot before you add the broccoli and it just takes a short amount of time (don't let it get very soft). Delicious!
Do a stir fry----peanut oil in a skillet or wok on high heat --add broccoli--and toss constantly for a minute, add 1/4 cup water, slap lid on, let cook for 2 minutes. Then add red bell pepper strips and stir fry with broccoli--salt and pepper and a little lemon juice



I like to add a bit of butter to finish and cook until the butter is browned to a golden color---gives a nutty flavor. The bright green and red are pretty on the plate.
deep fry dem brocos!
Like Tone I saute it in a skillet heated with olive oil but I add crushed fresh garlic to that. Cook the broccoli just until tender. Add some shredded cheese on top, if you like.
This is my family's favorite:

Cut broccoli into bite size pieces rinse, dry and toss into a gallon size bag. Into the bag add 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil and shake to coat evenly. Pour coated broccoli out into a heated pan (a Wok is great) and quickly heat through (about 3.5 minutes) then serve - we don't even salt or pepper this is is so good but you may season to taste. Good Luck!
You could bake it in the oven with some cheese sauce on it.

OR - In he summer we do it on the BBQ wrapped in foil with some Italian salad dressing sprinkled on it. You could do it in the oven that way as well.

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