This works well as a summer side to a classic outdoor grilled meal of hamburgers and franks. It also is a wonderful mix-in or topping to a salad, as it provides an interesting contrast of texture. You can do this pickling method with one stem or several, the recipe is super easy to adapt for varying quantities.
With this recipe for Pickled Broccoli Stems, the stems might outrank the florets in flavor!
Ingredients
2 broccoli stems
1 cup water
4 tablespoons white or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Preparation
Cut the hard base of the broccoli stems. Peel the tough outer layer and then thinly slice the stems into matchsticks, set aside.
In a pot combine water, vinegar, salt and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
Once boiled, turn off the heat and remove from the burner. Add the broccoli stems and let them marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
Transfer into a storage container and refrigerate until chilled about 3 hours.
Serve and enjoy!
