How to Steam Broccoli
Servings 2
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- strainer or salad spinner
- pan
- steamer
Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli
- water
- salt optional
- lemon optional
Instructions
- Cut ½ inch above the bottom stem to remove the woody bottom.
- Cut just where the florets meet the stem to separate them. Make even cuts on the stem so they are about 1 inch or the same size. Peel the tough skin around each stem piece.
- Separate the florets by their stems and cut down larger florets so that each is the same size.
- Run all broccoli pieces underwater and then soak them for 5 minutes in a water bath.
- Add water to the bottom of a pan (about 1 inch) and put a steamer over the pan. Bring the water to a boil and watch for the steam to appear through the steamer.
- Open the steamer and add the broccoli. Cook for 5-7 minutes. To test the doneness, pierce with a fork. If it comes through the broccoli with a slight resistance, it’s done.
- Optional: run the broccoli under cold water to stop them from cooking further. You don’t have to do this part, but I like to stop the cooking immediately.
- Season with salt and/or lemon and serve.