Key Information
- Broccoli belongs to the cabbage family; it is made up of edible large flowering head and stalk. It comes in a variety of colours ranging from dark sage to dark and purplish green. It is power packed with vitamins and nutrients, suitable for the young and old.
- Freshness Guarantee for Online Orders:
- • We pick the freshest item(s) and deliver to your doorstep
- • Opt for a refund within 3 days of delivery if your items are not delivered fresh
- • Check out our refund policy for fresh in the T&C for more details
Country/place of Origin
Australia
Preparation
- Ways to enjoy:
- • Steamed: Put it in the microwave and serve with a little salt, vinegar and olive oil
- • Roasted: Bake the broccoli with plenty of olive oil, salt and pepper (seasonings) at 400 degrees F in the oven for 15 minutes until it becomes crisp tender or begins to turn brown. Flip the broccoli halfway while cooking to ensure it is cooked evenly. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- • Serve with pasta: Incorporate it into your paste as one of the ingredients
Storage
- • To maintain its optimum quality for longer, store the item(s) whole in the fridge
- • Best consumed within 7 days of delivery
- • Rinse the broccoli head and wrap loosely in a damp towel
- • Keep it refrigerated and consume within 2 to 3 days
- • Avoid storing broccoli in a sealed container or plastic bag as raw broccoli requires air circulationAnother storage method:
- • Submerge stem in wide mouthed jug containing iced water
- • Cover the broccoli head loosely with a plastic bag
- • Change ice water dailyThis method helps to keep your broccoli fresh and crisp for the whole week.Freezing:• Cut washed broccoli and steam/blanch them for about 5 minutes
- • Plunge them into iced water to stop cooking
- • Drain thoroughly
- • Place them in a sealed bag or container
- • Freeze up to 12 months
