Marian Burross Broccoli Puree Recipes

BROCCOLI PUREE

Steps:

• Place the potato chunks in a steamer rack and cook over high heat until they are very tender, about 18 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a medium bowl and mash until smooth.
• Place broccoli into the steamer rack and steam over medium heat until it is very tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to the bowl of a food processor. Add the broth, cream cheese and Parmesan. Process until the broccoli is pureed and almost smooth.
• Stir the broccoli puree into the mashed potato and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

BROCCOLI WITH BEAN CURD AND PORK

Steps:

• Drain bean curd and press between paper towels to remove moisture. Cut into quarter-inch cubes.
• If using whole broccoli cut off tough stems (discard or reserve them for another use) and cut florets into bite-size pieces.
• Mince whole garlic and shred ginger.
• Heat oil in wok or large skillet over very high heat. Add garlic, ginger and chili paste and stir 30 seconds. Reduce heat and add bean curd. Stir for 2 minutes, or until bean curd begins to change its color.
• Add pork and cook until it loses its pink color; stir frequently. Add broccoli; cook for 2 minutes; stir frequently.
• Mix cornstarch with a little of the stock. Combine with remaining stock and hoisin sauce and stir into broccoli mixture. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until broccoli is just crisp tender. Serve over noodles.

MARIAN BURROS'S BROCCOLI PUREE

Steps:

• Wash the broccoli and cut off about one inch from stem end. Cut the remaining tough stem from the broccoli flowerettes. Cut stems into one-and-one-half-inch or two-inch pieces and cook in boiling water for five minutes. Add the flowerettes and cook another five to seven minutes, until they are firm but tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process.
• Puree the broccoli with the milk and butter in a food processor or blender in several batches. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and return to heat, cooking slowly until all liquid has evaporated.