BROCCOLI

CHINESE BROCCOLI PARCELS

  (Makes 8 parcels)

 

INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 heads of broccoli
  • 200g of puff pastry
  • 50g Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 egg

 

METHOD:
  • Cut the florets from the stems.  Divide the florets into 16 even sized pieces.  Simmer in boiling water for about five minutes until just tender and drain well.
  • Roll the pastry out thinly and cut into eight 10cm squares.
  • Cut eight slices of cheese to fit inside half of each pastry square.
  • Place two broccoli florets on top of the cheese and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Brush beaten egg over the pastry edges and fold over and seal the edges firmly.  Make three small slits in each parcels and brush the top with beaten egg,
  • Bake in a hot oven 220C /GM7 for 20 minutes until risen and golden