Get a sharp knife and cut the floret stems at the point where the stems meet the stalk. Note that, Brocolli has a fibrous stem, so removing as much of the stem as possible towards the crown will be necessary. This will help reduce the cooking time.

While cutting the florets into bite sizes, trim the small leaves on the sides - separate the broccoli from the stem, not the florets. Cutting from the florets will leave the broccoli crumbly.

If there are bigger florets, you can cut them into halves to ensure even cooking. Cut through the stem vertically down to cut the florets into halves.

If you want to use the stalks, first clean off the stem by peeling off the stem. Then, chop into small pieces for salad and soups or thin strips for coleslaw.