Broccoli 2 ways

This is a great recipes to reduce waste in the kitchen, introduce different flavours and textures, as well as added nutrients.  I am using a quick pickling method here to prepare the stalks.

Ingredients            Serves 4

1 head broccoli

2 tsp salt

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)

Method:

1. Wash the broccoli.
2. Cut the florets of broccoli off the stalk and set aside in a steaming basket.
3. Thinly slice the stalks into small pieces, a mandolin is great for this but be careful with your fingers!
4. Sprinkle the salt over the stalks and set aside,. ideally more than 10 mins
5. Steam the florets for 5 mins,  before you want to serve.
6. Rinse the stalks well in cold water, drain and sprinkle with apple cider vinegar.
7. Serve the brocolli floretes with a sprinkle of soy sauce (optional) and serve the pickled stalks on the side or on top of the broccoli.

Note:  The stalks are also delicious as a snack!