Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli rabe is a non heading broccoli-like vegetable, also known as broccoletti di rape, and broccoletto, which has green color and looks very similar to broccoli florets with long, thin stems. Broccoli rabe has a pungent and bitter flavor while is commonly used in Chinese cuisine.
Season:
Broccoli rabe is available all year around in supermarkets.
Purchasing tips:
When choosing broccoli rabe, sniff the stalks to avoid wilted, light mustardy smell ones. Do not choose stalks that are heavily split at the bottom or yellow flowers ones.
Storage:
For the broccoli rabe, please wrap it in a paper towel, then place in plastic bag in the vegetable crisper of the refrigerator, for it will last for 3-4 days.
Preparation and Usage:
Rinse thoroughly under cold running water, then cut off the hard bottom, slice into 1-inch length. As for the bitter taste of broccoli rabe, you are recommended to blanch them in salted water before cooking, about 1-2 minutes, or until it turns into jade green color, then drain them well and cool in cold water, drain again at last it is ready to cook.
Nutritional and Health benefits:
Rapini is rich in Vitamin A, C and K as well as in calcium, potassium and iron.
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