Many households opt for boiling when they cook broccoli, but that isn’t the best way to do it. In fact, there is another simple method that results in a much better flavour and texture that will really elevate whenever dish you are adding this vegetable to. Broccoli is a delicious and nutritious food that many Brits eat regularly. Plus, a head of broccoli is usually very cheap in supermarkets, making it a cost-effective and healthy food to always have in the fridge at home.
You will find broccoli in many dishes from around the world, from Asian-style stir fries to a good ol’ British roast dinner on a Sunday afternoon. If you are making a Sunday Roast and you want to include broccoli, then do not boil it. Trust us, we have done the research and the experts often say that boiling broccoli means you lose a lot of the flavour. Instead, you might want to consider throwing it into the pan and searing it like a steak for the best results.
One recipe, shared by one cooking expert on All Recipes, takes just 15 minutes and comes out delicious every time. Plus, there are only two steps involved.
To make a simple yet delicious pan-fried broccoli, all you need is 16 ounces of frozen or fresh broccoli, a tablespoon of olive oil, a half teaspoon of crushed chilli flakes and salt to taste. Before starting, make sure you rinse your broccoli and pat it dry.
If you are using frozen broccoli, make sure it has thawed first. Then, you put your olive oil into a pan and let it heat for a few minutes.
Following that, add the crushed chilli flakes and let that cook in the pan for one minute. Finally, you add your broccoli.
After it goes into the pan, let it cook for around 5 to 7 minutes. If you want it a bit crispier on the edges, then you can leave it in slightly longer. Make sure to do this over a medium heat so the outside doesn’t cook too much faster than the inside.
Finally, take it off the heat and sprinkle some salt over it to serve. The great thing about this simple method is that you can swap out the chilli flakes for any other herbs or spices you want. If you wanted more of an autumnal flavour, for example, you could use things like rosemary or thyme.
