Broccoli should not be boiled for 30min
By sunslinger
@sunslinger (474)
Singapore
May 17, 2007 3:28am CST
Research now says that broccoli should not be boiled longer than 30min. Apparently this decreases the retention of important glucosinolate, that contains anti-cancer properties, by as much as 77%!
Take note about that broccoli and in case you do not know, yes, Broccoli helps reduce risk of cancer.
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5 responses
@squaretile (3778)
• Singapore
17 May 07
that's news for those in the western countries especially. they seem to usually eat brocolli boiled very very soft. i prefer our way of cooking it. to leave it somewhat crisp and chewy.
there are so many carcinogenic things these days. or things that prevent cancer. sigh, cancer seems to be a developed world thing though. too much processed foods. africa doesn't seem to have problems with cancer at all.
@sunslinger (474)
• Singapore
17 May 07
You're quite right about the processed food part. The cancer rate seems to be escalating throughout the world. I think Africa has other problems on its hands.
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
17 May 07
hmm... that is interesting.
Seriously, who will boil the vege for 30 mins?
It would be discolored to a color that is no longer appetizing! By the end of 30 mins, the vege would be soggy and mushy! Add to that, the brownish color, I doubt anyone would even bother to take a second look at it, let alone eat it!
Yucks!
@sunslinger (474)
• Singapore
17 May 07
Yup I agree that 30min is quite long, but you never know the many different styles that people would cook their own food. Thanks for sharing!
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@Galena (9110)
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17 May 07
of course it shouldn't.
from a purely gastronomic point of view, it makes it sludgy coloured and taste like a stagnant pond.
no wonder people don't like vegetables when so many people cook them until all the sweetness and crunch is gone.
I like to eat raw broccoli/sprouts/cauliflower etc.
if they're cooked, they only need 5 or 10 minutes cooking. they should be sweet and crunchy, not grey coloured mush.
@sunslinger (474)
• Singapore
17 May 07
Raw and light cooking is the best as it maintains the texture. But it's strange how others cook it. Maybe they throw it together with stew and just boil it away. Maybe some people like it that way.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
1 Feb 12
Yes this is a very informative post. Many people do not really know how to cook brocolli so this one is a very helpful tip they should take note. Never ever overcook brocolli lest you destroy not just its taste but even its most valuable nutritional value. Take note everyone!
