Broccolini (baby broccoli)

A hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale with long thin stems and small florets, fully edible, with a mild sweetish taste, blanched, sauteed and grilled.

Broccolini (baby broccoli, asparation) is a hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale (kailan) with long thin tender stems, small loose florets and small leaves, fully edible, with a mild sweetish broccoli taste and a light asparagus note without bitterness. It is quickly blanched, sauteed, grilled and steamed as whole stems, served with garlic, lemon, olive oil and parmesan.