【Simple Question】Is the broccoli in broccoli sprouts raw or cooked?

2019.06.09 published

About Broccoli for Broccolitos

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Excuse me.....

I have a simple question: Is there a pattern where guests are served the broccoli from Broccolitos directly??

Is the broccoli served at that time raw??

Or is it boiled??

Raw broccoli isn’t tasty, and I feel it would be unfair to serve it to guests, even if you add mayonnaise...

That said, I'm anxious that throwing boiled ones will likely cause them to fall apart when they hit the ground...

I’m really curious about it.

Please tell me.

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That's for sure.

I never thought about whether the broccoli for Broccolitos is raw or boiled...!!!!

I received a response from an experienced person on marry's Instagram, so I’d like to share it ＊

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 1】

I used to work part-time at a wedding venue during my student days, and back then, we would throw raw ones and then boil them and serve them.

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 2】

After tossing, I don't plan to have them eat right away. Instead, I will have the staff collect it and serve boiled broccoli to the one who caught it during the meal at the reception!

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 3】

I haven't had my ceremony yet, but when doing Broccolitos, I was told by my planner to prepare boiled ones in advance!

After boiling, it seems they will wrap it in plastic just in case it falls!

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 4】

In my case, the venue boiled it for us, and they even prepared dressing to pour over the broccoli 😊

I didn’t eat it there, but they served it with the course meal.

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 5】

I threw it raw (laughing)

I wrapped little mayonnaise with a ribbon and threw it together with the broccoli, so the person who caught it could pour the mayo on it right there and eat it.

They were shouting, “Raw broccoli is still awful~~! Thanks for the mayonnaise~~!” and it was a lot of fun (laughing)

At my friend's wedding, they threw raw broccoli too!

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 6】

I tossed raw broccoli and had the staff boil it afterwards❁︎

Then, as a surprise, we presented boiled broccoli with mayonnaise! ￥( ˆoˆ )/

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 7】

I put the boiled ones in a transparent bag used for wrapping from a 100 yen store and had it wrapped with a ribbon and wrapping paper 🥦

The person who received it enjoyed it by putting on mayonnaise and it was super lively!

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 8】

I’m a student attending a wedding vocational school!

It seems that Broccolitos is often done raw, and only the guests who catch the broccoli will be served the dish with it during the reception!

From what I’ve heard, at venues where broccoli isn’t allowed, they used cauliflower instead and did a cauliflower toss ☺︎

(The reason given being that bugs tend to appear in the florets of broccoli)

However, if cauliflower isn't prohibited, it seems they use cauliflower toss as a substitute for broccolitos ☺︎

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 9】

I haven't done it myself...

But I saw a past example in a video at a wedding venue where they did Broccolitos! It seemed that the venue boiled it and prepared it.

The person who caught it was getting mayonnaise from the bride and groom and eating it.

It looked like fun 🌼

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 10】

I saw it at a friend's wedding!

They tossed it raw, then served boiled broccoli on a plate topped with it in place of main meat, which was a big laugh.

(Later on, they served proper meat too)

Of course, I couldn't eat it all by myself, so my friends at the same table shared it together, having a great time (laughing)

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 11】

Since I worked at a wedding venue...

At my place, the tossed broccoli was taken back, and we served another whole boiled broccoli 🥦 (laughing)

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 12】

We separated the items for tossing and eating!

The tossing ones were raw, and the ones for eating were boiled.

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 13】

This is the first time I've heard of someone eating the tossed broccoli 😲

Personally, even if it's for good luck, I wouldn’t want to eat something that was touched by the wedding staff or the groom, thrown outdoors (laughing)

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 14】

I didn't do it myself, but when I spoke to the planner, it seems some people tossed it raw and had them serve it boiled during the reception!

They apparently even offered a whole bottle of mayonnaise laughing!

Also, it seems they just boiled the broccoli without cutting it and presented it whole!

The person who caught the broccoli was apparently astounded when it was served...😅

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 15】

I work in planning and service.

The broccoli used for broccolitos is usually boiled and served with mayonnaise and such.

Depending on the couple, some couples have the guests take home the raw ones in paper bags without boiling them!

It’s broccoli, so it's not something that spoils quickly, and depending on the season, it’s about 70% boiled to 30% take-home ☺️

Carrying boiled ones home isn’t allowed due to hygiene reasons 💭

Also, in case something falls and gets dirty, there might be another broccoli prepared, but that's up to the couple 😵💦

There might be fewer couples who prepare extra replacements!!

Broccolitos 🥦 is quite a unique and well-received performance, right ☺️

Please enjoy it while being careful not to throw it too much!!

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 16】

We also did Broccolitos 🥦💕

We tossed it raw without boiling✨

Then as a flow, we presented a mini mayonnaise so the catchers could pour it on the spot and eat the raw broccoli as is 👍🏻

I’m not sure about the taste, but they generously poured mayonnaise on it and the venue was lively ❤️❤️

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 17】

The response may vary by venue, but at the venue I worked at, it was done like this.

First, how the broccoli is arranged differs depending on whether it's arranged by the venue or brought in.

If the broccoli is ordered by the venue, the tossed broccoli is taken back as it is.

In the back, they boiled other broccoli and served it with mayonnaise to the guests who caught it during the reception 😊

For the broccoli that is brought in, it’s generally not served during the reception, and the tossed raw broccoli is taken back as is!

Venues are sensitive about hygiene, so personally, I think fewer venues will serve raw directly.

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 18】

I tossed broccolitos raw〜💕

I tossed it with mayonnaise and didn’t have them eat it on the spot🙌 laughing

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 19】

I haven’t had my ceremony yet, but when I do Broccolitos, the planner said to prepare boiled ones if I want them to eat it on the spot!

It seems they will wrap it in plastic just in case it falls!

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 20】

A friend of mine attended a wedding where Broccolitos was done, and they tossed it raw, then the venue staff boiled it, and it was served as part of the course!

By the way, I was told that it was served as part of the course only to those who caught the broccoli 😂

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 21】

I brought in raw broccoli and had the kitchen at the venue boil it for me 😊

I had the boiled ones placed in a transparent bag for wrapping from a 100 yen store, wrapped with ribbon and wrapping paper 🥦

The person who received it enjoyed it by putting on mayonnaise and it was incredibly lively!

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 22】

I've attended a wedding where they did Broccolitos ❣️

It was done right after the bride’s bouquet toss, and during the bride’s intermission at the reception, it was served as stir-fried veggies 😂

It was taken to the male guest who caught it, and I remember it being a little amusing☺️💗

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 23】

They brought in raw broccolitos, and the venue boiled it during the reception and served it!

It was beautifully plated with just broccoli and mayonnaise, and the venue became lively.

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 24】

If it's not raw, there's going to be splashes when tossing it 💦

The wedding venue doesn't boil it, so if you bring in boiled ones in advance, it might be clumsy...

Eating raw ones is quite tough, but raw is recommended.

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 25】

At a friend's wedding, my husband caught boiled ones and ate it 🎶

But since it was summer, and I placed it in the gift bag and then in the car while heading to the after-party, it ended up spoiled.

The smell in the car was terrible, so personally, I really dislike broccolitos (laughing)

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 26】

We will do Broccolitos! We will toss boiled ones!

After that, the bride and groom will pour mayonnaise on it and let the receiver eat it ☺️

Rest assured that even if it’s boiled, it won’t break apart, so everyone can enjoy it ☺️!!

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 27】

I haven't done it at my own wedding, but at my childhood friend’s wedding, they did Broccolitos!

After tossing, the emcee explained that it was boiled, and the bride served mayonnaise right there for the person who caught it, and that person just took a big bite 😄

The broccoli didn’t just catch too easily; it hit hands from other guests before it got there, but it didn’t break!

I remember the broccoli being securely wrapped in plastic and tied with a ribbon 🎀

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 28】

This may deviate from what is sought after...,

I wonder whether the guests who receive it eat it on the spot is up to their “mood of the scene” (performance-wise, their judgment)?

Trying to persuade the throwers to eat it feels different or rude 🤔

Additionally, considering hygiene, I don't think it is meant to be eaten on the spot.

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 29】

I work at a venue.

The broccoli is brought in boiled in advance☺︎

To prevent it from falling apart, we wrap it in plastic so it can drop without breaking!

Is the broccoli for Broccolitos boiled or raw? 【Response 30】

We did Broccolitos raw, but we didn’t have them eat it right away on the spot!

That would certainly be tough to eat it raw on the spot 😂

My friends were really hyped, so they might have eaten it right away if I had told them 😊

I also gave them mayonnaise. Later on, I got a message saying they boiled it all and ate it properly 😊💓 They were working on their fitness, so they were delighted to tell me about it 😂💓

It seems there are many people who have them eat it on the spot 😂💓

If you're tossing boiled ones, you might want to put them in a bag to avoid scattering 😂😂

Or maybe give them boiled broccoli separately from the ones you tossed? 🤔💕

Since delicious dishes are waiting for them as part of their course afterward, I think it’s fine to enjoy broccoli leisurely at home 😊💓

The Mystery of Broccolitos Is Slightly Resolved＊

I didn’t know much about Broccolitos until now, but

☑︎ Some venues can arrange the broccoli

☑︎ Usually, it’s not eaten on the spot but can be served later during the reception as a gag

☑︎ In that case, some venues prepare two, one for cooking and one for taking home

☑︎ Sometimes the tossed broccoli is collected once by the staff

☑︎ If brought in, it might be boiled in advance

☑︎ There can be cases where broccoli can’t be brought in for hygiene reasons

I learned a lot of various things....!!!

The performance of Broccolitos is not super common but rather a rare thing.

If you want to know how it’s managed at your venue, I encourage you to consult with your planner ♡

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