ブロッコリー

ぶろっこりー
noun
broccoli
food
1. broccoli
A green vegetable with a thick stalk and clustered florets. A common ingredient in Japanese home cooking and bento boxes.
ブロッコリーを茹(ゆ)でる。
Boil the broccoli.
ブロッコリーは栄養(えいよう)が豊富(ほうふ)な野菜(やさい)だ。
Broccoli is a nutritious vegetable.
お弁当(べんとう)の彩(いろど)りにブロッコリーを入(い)れることが多(おお)い。
Broccoli is often added to bento boxes for color.

Usage

A staple vegetable in Japanese cooking. Common preparations include boiling, steaming, stir-frying, and adding to gratin or salads. It is a popular bento item because it adds green color.

Common collocations

  • ブロッコリーを茹(ゆ)でる (boil broccoli)
  • ブロッコリーの房(ふさ) (broccoli floret)
  • ブロッコリーの茎(くき) (broccoli stalk)
  • ブロッコリーの胡麻和(ごまあ)え (broccoli with sesame dressing)

Etymology

From English "broccoli" (ultimately from Italian).

Related Words

Compare: セロリ (celery)
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