Broccoli, cabbage family is a member of the green-green to purple in color and has tightly clustered flowers or florets, borne on sturdy stalks. The florets are the most tender part.
The stems, if peeled, can also be used. It has a slightly sweet and bitter taste. Delicious stir fried, steamed, or boiled but never eaten raw.
Choose firm stalks and closed heads with deep color and no yellow areas. Refrigerate in a plastic bag for up to 4 days.
