A light vinegar and dark sesame oil dressing brightens the flavor of broccoli. The sesame dressing is also delicious on other vegetables, such as bok choy, green beans, carrots, and asparagus.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
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Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cut the broccoli head into florets. Peel the large stems and cut them crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Steam or boil until crisp-tender. Toss the warm broccoli with the dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Ingredient Note
Step 2
Use rice vinegar, white vinegar, or cider vinegar.
Serving & menu ideas
Step 3
Sesame Broccoli is just right with Pineapple Fried Rice with Tofu (page 88), Crisp Pan-Fried Scallops (page 170), or noodles dressed with Spicy Peanut Sauce (page 256).
