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Two Gingered Broccoli Rabe

A very unusual combination of flours make a “bittersweet” addition to your meal. Try it with grilled skinless peppercorn chicken breasts and rice pilaf for a meal with just a hint of the Orient.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 pound broccoli rabe
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp thin sliced garlic
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 cup water
2 tbsp medium-dry sherry or Madeira
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp finely minced crystallized ginger

Directions:

1. Rinse broccoli rabe. Trim stalk well. Stack stalks and cut into 1 inch pieces.
2. Set large skillet over moderate heat, Add olive oil, garlic and fresh ginger. Cook, tossing until garlic is slightly colored, about 2 minutes. Add turmeric, salt and water.
3. Add broccoli rabe, tossing to wilt slightly. Cover pan and simmer until stalks are almost tender throughout, from 4 to 15 minutes, depending upon the variety and season.
4. Uncover, raise heat and add sherry and butter. Continue tossing until liquid concentrates to a near glaze. Scoop into a warm dish. Sprinkle with crystallized ginger.
  Serve hot or warm