Tenderstem broccoli is a hybrid of Chinese kale and broccoli which was first introduced in Japan in 1993.
Chinese kale is a leafy brassica with long stems that it lent to the broccoli, resulting in a broccoli floret with a stem that is totally edible, even when raw.
PREP: Tenderstem does not need to be peeled or trimmed before using and as tenderstem is much more delicate than regular broccoli, it takes only a matter of minutes to cook.
It can be boiled or steamed for no more than a couple of minutes or thrown in as part of a stir-fry.
You can also roast tenderstem in a hot oven with a good drizzle of olive oil.
