How to Peel and Julienne a Broccoli Stem
First, use a paring knife to cut the larger rough stem that will clog your potato peeler.
Continue all around it, cutting off the nubs.
When done, it should look approximately like this.
Next peel them with a potato peeler. The one on the left has been peeled and the one on the right still needs peeling.
2 Done sections, ready to cut. You can use these so many ways.
Slice into long wide strips, then slice those strips into 1/2 or 1/3 the long way to form long thin strips.
First, use a paring knife to cut the larger rough stem that will clog your potato peeler.
Continue all around it, cutting off the nubs.
When done, it should look approximately like this.
Next peel them with a potato peeler. The one on the left has been peeled and the one on the right still needs peeling.
2 Done sections, ready to cut. You can use these so many ways.Often I boil them in vegetable or chicken stock until tender, add to a thousand recipes. Today, we're making egg rolls, so using a julienne and stir frying them in olive oil.
Slice into long wide strips, then slice those strips into 1/2 or 1/3 the long way to form long thin strips.
Hello from @Cookbook, and thanks for this beautiful and helpful post! My favourite way to enjoy broccoli stem is peeled of the outer skin, then shaved onto green salad, where it is quite attractive and tasty.
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