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Steaming is one of the healthiest ways to cook broccoli, as it does not lose many nutrients and retains more of its natural flavor than when boiled. If you don't have a steamer or steamer, you can still steam broccoli on the stove or in the microwave. So your delicious dinner will be done in a snap!

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For 4 servings

• 450gr broccoli with stalks, washed and chopped
• Some salt (optional)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Microwave

1. 

   Wash broccoli. Be sure to wash thoroughly to get rid of insects.

2. 

   
   
   Cut the broccoli according to the size you want. Cut broccoli into small pieces will shorten the cooking time.
   • If you want to eat the stem, cut it into smaller pieces than the cotton. Get rid of hard and old places.

3. 

   Place the broccoli in a microwave-ready bowl and add some water. Choose a bowl with a lid (if possible).
   • Choose to use a large ceramic bowl or a small ceramic tray.
   • With 450 grams of broccoli (about one flower), you will add 2-3 tablespoons of water.
   • You don't need to spread the broccoli in one layer, as the steam will rise and hit the layers above and below.

4. 

   
   
   Close the lid. Keep the lid tightly closed, allowing as little leakage as possible so that the vapors will not escape.
   • If your plate doesn't have a lid, you can use plastic wrap suitable for use in the microwave.
   • A large, heavy, microwave-ready dish that can be replaced with a lid if you don't like using plastic wrap.

5. 

   
   
   Microwave for 3-4 minutes. Microwave on high until the broccoli is soft but still crispy and green in color.
   • Since each microwave has a different capacity, you should test the broccoli after the first 2 minutes. If the broccoli is still unripe, cover it and keep microwave it on.
   • If heated for too long, the broccoli will become soft.

6. 

   Seasoning (if desired). Open the lid and season the broccoli with melted salt and butter before serving.
   • Be careful when opening the lid. Steam will escape and can cause burns if you are careless. Move the bowl away and open the lid so that your body won't come into contact with the steam.
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Method 2 of 3: Steam with a pan

1. 

   Cut the broccoli into small pieces. Use a knife to separate the cotton from the stem.
   • The cotton should be cut into pieces about 2.5 cm.
   • The stem will be cut in half horizontally and continue to cut each part into thin slices about 3mm.
   • The stalk is harder, so you have to cut it into a smaller piece than the cotton for the same amount of time to cook.

2. 

   Add water to a saucepan or saucepan. The pan must have a capacity of 2.5-3 liters. Pour 1/4 cup (70ml) into the pan.
   • Do not use more than 1/4 cup (70 ml) of water. Too much water is added turning the steamed dish into a boiled dish. You only need enough water to make the steam.

3. 

   Boil water and add broccoli.

4. 

   Cover and cook for about 3 minutes. Cover the pan and heat the broccoli on the stove over high heat until the steam is over.
   • It is important that you keep the pan covered to keep the steam inside.

5. 

   Reduce heat and continue cooking. Turn the stove to low heat to heat the broccoli for about 3 minutes.
   • When reducing the heat, make sure the heat inside the pan is still enough to cook the broccoli, but not so hot that the water rises to cook the broccoli and turns it into a boil.

6. 

   Serve with butter (if desired). Carefully open the lid of the pan and stir the butter into the broccoli before serving.
   • Open the lid with the steam facing away from your face to avoid burns.
   • When finished, the broccoli should be soft but still crispy. If you cook the broccoli too long, the broccoli will soften.
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Method 3 of 3: Use a metal basket

1. 

   Cut the broccoli according to the size you want. You can cut a small piece to fit or double that size, but the stem should be cut smaller than the cotton and of the same size.
   • Pieces of broccoli should be cut evenly, even with the stalks.
   • Remove hard spots on the stem.
   • Small pieces will ripen faster than larger pieces.

2. 

   Pour some water into a large saucepan. You just need to pour about 2.5-5cm of water into the pot.

3. 

   Place the metal basket in the pot. The basket should fit snugly against the top of the pot, meaning it is placed inside the pot without touching the water.
   • If the basket touches the water, pour some of the water out.

4. 

   Boil until the water boils.
   • If water splashes into the holes of the basket, you should also reduce the amount of water to prevent this from happening.

5. 

   Add broccoli to steamed steamer.

6. 

   Cover the pot and turn the heat to medium heat to bring the water to a simmer. Simply cover the pot and keep cooking until the broccoli is soft, but not saggy.
   • Check the broccoli after the first 5 minutes, especially if you are cutting to size. Cover the pot and continue cooking if the broccoli is undercooked.
   • Larger pieces of broccoli will need to steam for about 15 minutes.
   • It is very important to use a sealed lid to keep the steam inside.

7. 

   Seasoning and serving. Add salt and butter to broccoli (if desired). advertisement

What you need

Microwave method

• The dish can be used in the microwave
• Lid, food wrap or heavy plate

Pan method

• A 2.5-3 liter saucepan or saucepan with a lid

The method of using steamed basket

• Large pot with a lid
• Metal basket