[header] How to chop broccoli [title] Wash the broccoli thoroughly. [step] Take your head of broccoli and douse it completely under a cool stream of running water from your sink. You may want to run your fingers through the flowery head to knock loose any dirt or insects that are stuck there. 
Then you can pat it dry with a towel. [substeps] Broccoli should not be soaked in water to be cleaned.