"maxine in ri" ha scritto nel messaggio >I love steamed broccoli. But the
only way I seem to be able to get it> crisp-tender is to buy the frozen and
follow the directions.
> maxine in ri

I always peel the stems and cut them into slices or batons that will cook as
quickly as the florets. I rarely use the steamer, but blanch in a hige pot
of boiling, salted water. It's much easier to check on it that way. Ninety
seconds or so if it is being cooked further, as in pasta or a sauce. A few
minutes overall for other immediate uses but it will vary according to how
young and fresh it is, or what part of the season we're in.