I learned this back when I was living on almost poverty wages. Then I continued to do it because they taste great and I see no reason to waste food.
You have to peel the stem first-----You'll be about to tell how deep easily .
Sometimes I just use a paring knife, start at the bottom and pull up. Sometimes I'll use a potato peeler.
Some store bought broccoli is tough. Usually the larger the stem, the tougher.
After it's peeled---- I cut the stems into chunks using a 'rolling cut' as the Chinese do.
It's also good slightly steamed and added to a salad. Just cut it into smaller chunks.
At the prices now for fresh veggies----- it's a great way to save money.
I do the same thing with asparagus. When there are those huge, honkin' stalks attached (which cost as much as the tips) I peel them and use them in various ways.
Some of life's lessons learned while living on a really low salary continue to make sense when the money is more plentiful.
You have to peel the stem first-----You'll be about to tell how deep easily .
Sometimes I just use a paring knife, start at the bottom and pull up. Sometimes I'll use a potato peeler.
Some store bought broccoli is tough. Usually the larger the stem, the tougher.
After it's peeled---- I cut the stems into chunks using a 'rolling cut' as the Chinese do.
It's also good slightly steamed and added to a salad. Just cut it into smaller chunks.
At the prices now for fresh veggies----- it's a great way to save money.
I do the same thing with asparagus. When there are those huge, honkin' stalks attached (which cost as much as the tips) I peel them and use them in various ways.
Some of life's lessons learned while living on a really low salary continue to make sense when the money is more plentiful.