Broccoli is well-known to many people, perhaps because of its high nutritional value. It is said to have many benefits, such as antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-aging, detoxification, brain health, improved memory, and enhanced immunity, making it seem like a superfood. Today, let me introduce three methods of cleaning broccoli to everyone.
1. Rice water + salt cleaning method: First, let's introduce a cost-free method, which is rice water. Rice water is acidic and can remove residual pesticides from vegetables. It has good adsorption ability. By adding some salt, it can also remove insects and impurities from broccoli.
Cut the broccoli into small florets and soak them in rice water with salt for 10-15 minutes. During soaking, place a sieve or plate on top of the broccoli to ensure that it is fully immersed in water. Then rinse it with clean water two or three times, and the broccoli will be very clean.
2. Starch + salt cleaning method: Next, let's introduce a method using starch and salt. Starch is commonly found in every household and is usually used for thickening and coating in cooking. When cleaning broccoli, you can add some starch and combine it with salt. Salt has a sterilizing effect, and cornstarch has strong adsorption ability, which can absorb impurities and residual pesticides hidden in broccoli.
3. Baking soda cleaning method:
Baking soda is commonly used to promote fermentation, such as in making bread and fried dough twists. It is also great for cleaning vegetables. Baking soda has strong cleaning ability and can effectively remove pests and residual pesticides.
Fill a basin with half a basin of water, add two spoonfuls of baking soda, and then add the small florets of broccoli. Soak for 10-15 minutes, pour out the dirty water, and rinse several times with running water. All the dirt in the broccoli will be washed away.
