Upon arrival in your kitchen, fresh broccoli, like any other vegetable, may bring along contaminants such as dirt, bugs, and worms. Additionally, there could be traces of pesticides, which pose a food safety concern if consumed in large quantities.
A social media user recently shared a highly effective technique for properly cleaning broccoli using a combination of salt and flour. Here's the step-by-step process:
Begin by combining salt and flour in a bowl, then gently swirl the broccoli head in the water to allow the mixture to dissolve for 15- 20 minutes. This trick will loosen the worms from their hiding places and may dislodge many of them immediately.
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