Brilio.net - Broccoli, a member of the cabbage family, has a number of significant health benefits. According to information from kidney.com, this green vegetable is rich in antioxidants that can improve general health, reduce inflammation, and help control blood sugar levels.
Due to its many health benefits, broccoli is often a choice in everyday food menus. This vegetable is very versatile and can be processed into various delicious dishes, such as soup, capcay, or as a side dish for steak.
It is important to remember that before cooking broccoli, a thorough cleaning step is required . Broccoli's tree-like structure with lush leaves often provides a hiding place for small insects, especially caterpillars. Without thorough washing, there is a risk that these insects will end up being cooked along with the vegetable.
To avoid unwanted incidents, such as finding worms or other insects in the dish, it is highly recommended to wash broccoli thoroughly before cooking it. This simple step will ensure the cleanliness and safety of the food to be consumed.
Washing broccoli can't just be done by pouring or soaking it in water. A YouTube user Fyfood revealed that there are several ingredients that need to be added when washing broccoli. These ingredients are salt and tamarind.
But before entering the washing process, make sure the broccoli has been cut into pieces first, okay? Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Fyfood on Monday (10/14), cutting broccoli will make it easier to cook. In addition, this technique can also make some insects, especially large ones, get rid of.
photo: YouTube/Fyfood
Then put the broccoli in a container, pour water over it. Stir for a while, then discard the water, and drain the broccoli. Next, fill the container with new clean water and add one tablespoon of salt. Stir until the salt is evenly mixed.
photo: YouTube/Fyfood
"This salt functions to remove invisible dirt. So even if it is soaked and left alone, later if there are worms, they will come out on their own," explained YouTube Fyfood.
After that, put in the broccoli one by one. Stir briefly so that all parts of the broccoli are completely submerged. Soak for at least five minutes. Then rinse the broccoli one by one with running water.
photo: YouTube/Fyfood
In the video, the broccoli soaking water looks really dirty. There are even some small worms that have fallen out. Well, throw away this first soaking water.
Not yet there, continue to fill the container with new water. Add enough tamarind. Stir while squeezing the tamarind so that it is evenly mixed. Then add the broccoli and soak for five minutes.
"The purpose is to reduce dangerous chemical pesticides," he explained further.
photo: YouTube/Fyfood
The last step, throw away the second soaking water. Then wash the broccoli one by one in running water. Now, the washed broccoli is ready to be processed. Guaranteed to be more hygienic because it is free from insects and dirt.
photo: YouTube/Fyfood
Having been watched more than 13 thousand times, this video from YouTube Fyfood has also garnered attention from netizens. Peeking at the comments column, several netizens expressed their gratitude for the method and trick of washing broccoli as in the video.
"Yes, thanks for the trick, cool," said YouTube Maudongh Channel.
"Thanks for the trick, sis," said YouTuber Dapoer Anyak.
"Thanks for the trick, sis... I'm happy to see all the equipment is yellow, I love the color yellow," said YouTuber Melly Melyani.