Stop wasting broccoli florets by changing how you cut the stalk
In short: J. Kenji López-Alt demonstrates a simple knife technique to prevent the common problem of losing small broccoli flowers while prepping the vegetable. This method ensures you keep more of the produce intact for cooking instead of leaving it scattered across your cutting board.
Traditional methods of slicing through the entire broccoli stalk often result in a mess of tiny florets that are too small to cook effectively. By adjusting your cutting technique, you can avoid this waste and maximize the usable portion of each head of broccoli.
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