Why This Ingredient Is Special
Homemade Broccoli Rice: Wash the broccoli and dry it completely. Pulse the florets and peeled stem in a food processor to rice-grain size, without pureeing. Heat the oil in a large pan until hot.…
Ingredients
- broccoli including the tender stem500 g
- olive oil1 tbsp
- 1 small garlic clove (optional)
- salt1/2 tsp
- pepper
- lemon juice1-2 tsp
Method
- Wash the broccoli and dry it completely.
- Pulse the florets and peeled stem in a food processor to rice-grain size, without pureeing.
- Heat the oil in a large pan until hot.
- Optionally sweat the garlic for 20 seconds, add the broccoli rice and fry uncovered for 4-5 minutes.
- Salt and pepper only near the end, and stir in the lemon juice once off the heat.
Substitutions
Without a food processor, coarsely grate the broccoli or finely chop it with a large knife. Cauliflower works 1:1 and needs about a minute longer in the pan.
Common Mistakes
Wet broccoli, a lid, or an overcrowded pan create steam and make it soggy. Fry larger amounts in two batches.
Storage
Raw or cooked, 2 days refrigerated either way.
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