Brilio.net - Broccoli is one of the foods known to have many health benefits. Rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, and antioxidants, broccoli is a good choice to support the immune system, bone health, and digestion. Not only that, broccoli also contains sulforaphane compounds that have been shown to have anticancer properties, making it a highly recommended vegetable for a healthy diet .
One of the simplest and healthiest ways to consume broccoli is by boiling it. The boiling process can retain most of the nutrients contained in broccoli. In addition, boiled broccoli can also be used as a complement to various dishes, from salads to soups, adding nutritional value without requiring much effort.
However, there is one challenge that is often faced when boiling broccoli, namely the color can turn yellow and less attractive. This is caused by excessive cooking, which can damage the chlorophyll in broccoli. To overcome this problem, it is important to boil broccoli properly. One trick that many people often use is to add cooking oil to the boiling water. Cooking oil is considered to be able to maintain the natural green color of broccoli.
But it should be noted that cooking oil can certainly affect the nutrition of cooked broccoli. So to be healthier and safer, you can apply the trick from Instagram user @sharajevoo when boiling broccoli. Through one of the videos uploaded, she claims to be able to keep broccoli green and not mushy.
photo: Instagram/@sharajevoo
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @sharajevoo on Monday (2/12), the first thing to do is soak the broccoli. To do this, simply put the broccoli in a container filled with water. Then add enough salt and stir until the salt dissolves.
Next, soak the broccoli for 5 minutes in this salt water. Well, the salt water will help remove all the dirt and even worms that could potentially nest in the broccoli. Then after soaking, rinse the broccoli with running water to make it even cleaner.
photo: Instagram/@sharajevoo
If so, boil the water in a pan until it boils. Then add the broccoli that has been washed earlier. Then boil in hot water for 2-3 minutes only. It doesn't need to be too long because later the broccoli can become soft and turn yellow.
photo: Instagram/@sharajevoo
Well, after boiling, drain the broccoli. Then immediately put it in a container filled with ice water . This step will stop the cooking process of the broccoli immediately, so that the color remains green and is cooked properly. If it has been soaked for a few seconds in ice water, remove and drain. That way, the broccoli is ready to be consumed as a side dish.
Since it was uploaded on November 18, the video has been watched more than 20 thousand times on Instagram. Many other Instagram users then flooded the comments column with various responses. Most netizens expressed their gratitude for getting new, useful knowledge.
"Nice tips, maaci, sis," said Instagram @dapoerbunmik.
"I also do this when I want to eat broccoli," said Instagram @aishasari07.
"Great tips, sis," said Instagram @rumah.melatii.
"That's so true. I'm like this too," wrote the Instagram account @rumahurang.
"That refreshing huh... thanks for the tips, sis," commented the Instagram account @nanawpratiwi.