Broccoli Blues - what to do with the stalks?

Swan_2

LondonDreamer wrote: »

As others have said, I peel off any stringy layers, then chop them and serve them with the rest of the veg. I actually prefer the stalks to the florets, they've got a great texture and are delicious! :drool:

me too

you should try kohlrabi if you get the chance, it's very similar in taste & texture

tulip12

I have just noticed some broccoli in the fridge that is turning yellow as I hadn't got around to using it. Will this still be ok to use, maybe for soups or do you think its past it's best TIA. Tulip.

Swan_2

tulip12 wrote: »

I have just noticed some broccoli in the fridge that is turning yellow as I hadn't got around to using it. Will this still be ok to use, maybe for soups or do you think its past it's best TIA. Tulip.

I've got some like that in my fridge as well

it's just got a few yellow flowers on, so I'll make soup with the heads & eat the stalks myself

tulip12

Thanks Swan, my husband made soup for lunch with the broccoli and a bit of left over blue cheese and I must say it was delicious. Could so easily have just thrown it in the bin thinking it was past its best.

Swan_2

tulip12 wrote: »

Thanks Swan, my husband made soup for lunch with the broccoli and a bit of left over blue cheese and I must say it was delicious. Could so easily have just thrown it in the bin thinking it was past its best.

I'm glad it was a success :T

I haven't made mine yet, I'm going to do the same as you as I have some stilton in the fridge for a recipe I saw on another thread & there'll be enough left for the soup

Penelope_Penguin

As this has fallen from the front page of OS, I'll add it to the existing thread

Vaila

used the stalk in a stirfry with a soya and lime marinade
lovely

happyc84

I like broccoli, there I have said it, but what I don't like is the stalk.
At the supermarket, the stalk can be 1/3 of the size of the plant. i've tried making soup with but my OH doesn't like. So to save money how can I reduce buying the stalk and getting more floret for the money.

SailorSam

http://thenectarcollective.com/2013/05/8-delicious-uses-for-broccoli-stems/

listerinspector

buy frozen or pick the florets before putting them in the plastic bag?

I use to snap the stalks of asparagus, but now there's no point as supermarkets sell them in packs or bunches so it's same price whether you snap them or not.