Cooking: Boil or Steam

Appears in
Autumn and Winter Cooking with a Veg Box (Riverford Companions)

By Guy Watson

Published 2015

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Delicate hispi and January King are best steamed for 3–5 minutes and served with a little butter, salt and pepper. For sturdier Savoy, boil for 4–5 minutes in plenty of salted water, keeping the lid off to help maintain the colour.