how to cook perfect broccoli

The thick stem section of broccoli florets takes longer to cook than the top, so try this trick to ensure your broccoli cooks evenly.

Step 1: Place the broccoli on a chopping board. Use a sharp knife to cut the broccoli into florets, leaving 2-3cm of stem attached.

Step 2: Cut a small cross in the base of each floret. This allows heat to penetrate the stem, so it cooks at the same rate as the floret tops.

Step 3: Cook in a saucepan of simmering water until bright green and tender crisp. To test, insert a sharp knife into the stem.