Practical ingredient guide
Bimi broccoli
A vegetable with long tender stems topped with small green florets. Both the stems and the tops are edible.
Vegetables
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Steam, griddle, stir-fry or roast it. Wash the stems and trim only dry ends. Brief cooking preserves its texture; check stem tenderness with the tip of a knife.
Flavour profile
Mild, vegetal and slightly sweet.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose firm stems and compact green florets without yellowing or wilting.
Store
Keep refrigerated in its pack or a ventilated container. Wash just before cooking and follow the pack date.
Prepare
Steamed sides, griddling, stir-fries, pasta, warm salads and soups.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Garlic, lemon, potato, eggs, fish and seeds.
How to substitute it
Small broccoli florets, adjusting the cooking time until tender.
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