Brussels sprout stalk

[bonkboo]

I have a stalk that I want to use. I was thinking of cutting into smaller pieces, boiling till soft, and then converting to a purée. Help me. Thanks.

[jmacnaughtan]

Try it and tell us whether it works

 

Normally, I just throw the stalk away.

[huiray]

Have a look here and the subsequent posts.

[naguere]

In that way, and talking of brussel sprout stalks,

 

in England we do seek out brussel sprout stalk tops.

 

They are delicious and simple to cook.most often found in your local , locally sourcing Green Grocer:

 

 

 

[bonkboo]

Complete failure. Wanted to soften it to blend together with miso and apple. Removed outside skin, cut into 2 inch chunks. Then I boiled for some time. Roasted in oven. Has the consistency of wood. Next time.

[MrRemy]

Next time you have a stalk to use take a look at this. http://blog.ideasinfood.com/ideas_in_food/2007/10/vegetable-marro.html

 

I've done it several times and it comes out great. My most successful application was scooping out the center part and then combining it with butter, breadcrumbs and parsley and using it as rockefeller-esque topping on oysters. 

[bonkboo]

That marrow idea looks great. Any idea what liquid to use in the pressure cooker? Just water or some flavoring agent?

[btbyrd]

Water + steamer basket sounds like the way to go.

[Thanks for the Crepes]

Hmm... I have grown brussels sprouts, and been astounded by how the insects love chomping them. I also hate to waste anything, and adore artichokes. I have tossed many a stalk onto the compost pile, but I won't again, not before getting the "marrow".

 

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this piece of my continuing education. 

[bonkboo]

Just made this marrow with miso butter and it is delicious!