Why is cooked broccoli so much better than raw?

[Left Is Write]

I love steamed broccoli and could eat it every day.

Raw broccoli? Not so much.

[miss_american_pie]

1. Butter

;)

[Left Is Write]

3. I don't use butter on it.

[miss_american_pie]

6. Egads

Plain broccoli?

[Left Is Write]

17. Steamed, salted and peppered.

[WildEyedLiberal]

2. Because it doesn't taste like grass

Which raw broccoli does.

[Left Is Write]

5. Hey - I think you're right!

That IS what I couldn't put my finger on. Raw broccoli tastes like grass.

[WildEyedLiberal]

7. Steam it and spread cheese on top and it tastes even less like grass!

:D

[johnnie]

4. I love both equally

Actually, I just plain love veggies.

[Richard Steele]

8. I like it both ways, so I have no answer for you. nm

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

9. i like em both! but not over-steamed...i cant stand mushy veggies

i like it crisp. I find blanching veggies works out better. slightly cooked, but have that great fresh crisp bite :9

:hi:

[Left Is Write]

18. I don't like mushy either.

I like it crisp-tender and bright green.

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

20. mm mm, thats some good cooking

nice to see you LiW! :loveya:

[Left Is Write]

22. You too!

:D

[Oeditpus Rex]

10. I gotta better question

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x4889834

[Left Is Write]

19. I was...

just taking a little break. I'd been spending a lot of time in GD on serious topics, and I found myself getting frustrated and angry. I thought it best to back away a bit and regroup.

I missed my Lounge buds, though. :hug:

[Oeditpus Rex]

31. Well, your absence was noted

And DON'T DO IT AGAIN!

:hug:

[azmouse]

11. I like broccoli better raw

and with some ranch dressing to dip it in. yummmm....

[El Fuego]

12. And why is butter-covered cooked broccoli even better?

[rucky]

13. It's really really starchy

but not the sweet carrot kind of starchy. also more rubbery than crunchy.

[Gormy Cuss]

14. Because the flavor of raw broccoli is dull in comparison

Somehow even blanching raw broccoli makes the taste brighten up considerably. I eat broccoli raw but prefer it cooked, especially with a squeeze of lemon juice or tossed in a little bit of wine vinegar.

[Left Is Write]

21. That's just it - I eat it raw, but I prefer it cooked.

I was prompted to ask the question while eating my lunch: an enormous salad of spring mix greens, shredded carrot, pea pods, raw broccoli florets, and a few slivered almonds. It was good, but it got me thinking about how much better broccoli is when it's cooked.

[Ravenseye]

15. I prefer to lick and caress it.

We are talking about XemaSab right?

:popcorn:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Cooked broccoli is food from the gods!

But it has to be done just right......not mushy.....

And with some buttery stuff and a squeeze of LEMON!

It is amazing! :9


BTW, good to see you! WHERE have you been? You were missed, you know!

:hug:

[tjwmason]

23. I suppose it is better cooked....

but that's like saying being shot dead is better than being hanged drawn and quartered.

It's all nasty stuff, and should be put straight into the composting bin in favour of some yummy vegetables.

[Left Is Write]

24. You don't like broccoli?

Uh oh.

How about some roasted asparagus? Very, VERY yummy. (A little olive oil, a little salt and pepper, pop it in the oven for 10 minutes...mmmmm!)

[tjwmason]

25. I'm afraid I can't abide broccoli - the asparagus however...

:9

I normally blanche asparagus though - very very quickly, then put some blue cheese (Danish blue especially) on as soon as it's out of the water.

It's the same with cauliflower - really don't like that either.

Just about all other vegetables can be eaten by the bucket-load.

P.S. Good to see you around. :hi:

[Left Is Write]

27. Cauliflower I can do without.

:)

[Taverner]

26. Either way is fine by me

I loves me some raw veggies

[GalleryGod]

28. OP conclusion is subject to differing tastes

Love raw brocolli..I eat broc every damn day...even worked it in whilst on my Spring Training whirlwind in Clearwater Beach

[pitohui]

29. cooked is much better for you too

andrew weil wrote a piece abt how the cancer-fighting molecules in the cruciforms are not well released in a form you can digest unless you cook these vegetables

enjoy yr steamed broccoli and eschew the horrible 70s/80s fad of raw broccoli nibblers

[Left Is Write]

30. I didn't know that...

That's good information to have.

[Fleshdancer]

32. I agree 100%

Raw broccoli is too bitter and I can't stand the texture. Steam it for a little bit and it's a wonderful. Is broccoli your favorite vegetable? Mine is steamed artichokes...so good.

[Left Is Write]

33. It's almost my favorite vegetable...

It's hard to choose between broccoli, asparagus, and fresh green beans for the top spot.

[In_The_Wind]

34. I think the flavor it better when it's cooked.

:hi: