250g Purple Broccolini

Purple Broccolini

Broccolini is what happens when broccoli takes it easy. Longer, more tender stems, smaller florets, and a milder, sweeter flavour. The purple variety adds one more thing: a rich colour that holds up well when it's cooked briefly. Organically grown, harvested this week.

About the broccolini
The whole stem is edible, no need to trim much beyond the very base. In season now, at its sweetest and most tender, with the purple heads at their fullest colour.

How to cook it
Broccolini wants quick cooking. Blanch in salted water for 2 minutes, then finish in a hot pan with olive oil and garlic. Or grill it whole on the braai, brush with olive oil, char lightly, finish with lemon and salt. It pairs well with steak, roast chicken, or eggs. Also excellent raw in salads, roughly chopped.