Bimi looks like broccoli but has long stems like asparagus. It is therefore also known as asparagus broccoli. You can find out more information and recipe ideas here.

The asparagus broccoli is a delicately flavored green leafy vegetable that was created by crossing. Thanks to its valuable ingredients, bimi is considered the new superfood of modern cuisine. Bimi is particularly popular because there is hardly any waste when cleaning – and because of its particularly short preparation time.

This is what you should know about Bimi

Bimi originated in Japan and was created in 1993 by crossing broccoli and kai-lan, a Chinese cabbage. The first hybrid seed was given the name “Aspabroc”, which loosely translated means “asparagus broccoli”.
Its aroma is actually reminiscent of asparagus. In English-speaking countries you will find Bimi under the name “Broccolini”. Both Bimi and Broccolini are registered trademarks and therefore product names protected under commercial law. Independent breeders are therefore not allowed to breed or trade the hybrid vegetable under the name Bimi or under the name Broccolini.

Bimi contains similar healthy ingredients as broccoli. First and foremost contains the vegetables

Vitamin C,
Vitamin A,
potassium and
fiber

at only around 38 kilocalories per 100 grams. It is best to store Bimi in the refrigerator, because the vegetables have the longest shelf life if they are stored cool. So that all valuable ingredients are preserved, you should only steam Bimi for three to five minutes or fry it in a pan for around five to eight minutes. But you can also eat Bimi raw without hesitation – for example in a salad.

If you care about the environment, you should therefore only very rarely buy Bimi. Whenever possible, use local produce for cooking. Regional products have shorter transport routes and are therefore less harmful to the climate. By shopping locally, you reduce your personal carbon footprint.

A simple alternative to Bimi is young harvested broccoli. Young broccoli roses are also a very tender vegetable that you can prepare just as quickly.