First: Yes, they are different! Broccolini is actually a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale. It has longer stems. The flavor has a bit more bite — slightly bitter, slightly peppery. I don’t ...
This Broccolini Parmesan Soup is my take on ... and its parents are an unlikely couple: broccoli and Chinese kale,” otherwise known as gai lan. Generally, broccoli thrives in cooler climates.