"Janet Baraclough" > ha > from Lin
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>> Nancy2 wrote:
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>> > I don't have a special cooking method, but the FIRST THING you do is
>> > put it in a sink or big pan of cold water, so the worms can float to
>> > the top. There are nearly always worms

>> I always wash my broccoli -- even if I buy the bagged pre-washed and cut
>> >> stuff.
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>> Must admit, I have NEVER seen worms in the broccoli I've gotten -- fresh
>> from the farmer's market or otherwise.
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> Me neither. but since Nancy's worms are green they might be caterpillars
> :-)
>
> Janet

I have had them twice... once discovered on top after steaming. Bleaugh.
Salt washing works. I think you only get them on organically grown veg. I
have also had a similar experience with cauliflower, so a salt soak for
that, as well.
If you worry about bug sprays, etc., you can wash in "green clay" before
final rinsing.