Sesame Broccoli
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:8 to 10 servings
- Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
- Ice, as needed
- ⅓cup toasted white sesame seeds
- 2tablespoons neutral oil, such as safflower or canola
- 1tablespoon white miso
- 1tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1½pounds broccoli florets (1½- to 2-inch pieces, about 10 cups)
- Black pepper
Preparation
- Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare an ice bath.
- Step 2
While the water comes to a boil, in a small nonstick skillet over low heat, refresh the toasted sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until oils are released and seeds are warmed through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and grind until half the seeds are coarsely crushed. Alternatively, pulse once or twice in a food processor until half of the seeds are crushed.
- Step 3
Transfer sesame seeds to a large bowl and add the oil, miso, soy sauce and vinegar; mix or whisk well.
- Step 4
Once the water is boiling, blanch the broccoli by cooking it until bright green, about 1 minute, then drain and transfer to the ice water to cool. Drain well and pat dry.
- Step 5
Add the cooked broccoli to the dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve chilled.
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Cooking Notes
MDinNC
A splash of toasted sesame oil is a nice touch to amp up the sesame flavor
Joao Pereira
Instead of oil added half a teaspoon of tahini and replaced miso, which I didn’t have at hand, with mirin. Still came out bright, fresh and umami-licious.
KRD
Roast the broccoli at 425 in the oven until lightly brown around the edges and still crunchy instead of blanching -- less watery, more flavor.
MDinMC
A splash of toasted sesame oil works beautifully in this dish. I used about a tablespoon.
Brie
Both Mirin (a sweet wine used in cooking) and miso (salty fermented soybean paste) can be easily found in most grocery stores. Mirin really can't stand in for miso as they are 2 very very different flavor profiles. Miso is salty. Mirin is sweet. Subbing one for the other will result in an entirely different dish.
Juls
Used 1 tbsp of tahini in place of sesame seeds, absolutely delicious!
fern
A play on the Japanese goma-ae dish, the sesame dressing also works beautifully on blanched spinach.
Andrea
Very simplistic flavor profile. Felt like I was eating broccoli with very salty sesame seeds. At least it was very easy to make, still wouldn't bother again.
Nancy
Very good! Added some ponzu and the sesame oil that others recommended. And if you're needing it more spicy...chili crisp.
Judith
I added a can of cannelini beans, rinsed and drained, after increasing the dressing ingredients by about 1/3, to make a complete meal. I also added a pinch of red pepper flakes and plenty of sesame oil.
Janet
I added some sliced scallion, a smattering of crushed Szechuan peppers (love the tingle!) a splash of sriracha for some heat, and split the vinegar between plain rice vinegar and Chinese black vinegar. Served over rice with cucumber and black bean garlic shrimp
Dena
It definitely needed a splash of sesame oil. I would try roasting next time. It was just okay.
InkieD
Good, not great. Make as a change of pace.
Tracy
This recipe was a total bore. I made it exactly as written. My husband, 17 year old son, and I all agreed that steamed broccoli with a sprinkle of salt would actually be better.
Modifications
This was yum. I followed the suggestion of a prior cook and roasted, but without oil, the broccoli, rather than steaming. I also added some sesame oil. It was very delicious.
Julie S
Excellent served either hot or cold. Sauce is really flavorful.
Julie S
I made this exactly as stated in recipe and ate it hot. I thought it was a great meal. I am going to make it again and let it chill in the refrigerator.
Kat
I'm guilty of "not really making" this sesame broccoli because I changed things- thanks to all the helpful comments here! 1) pan roasted at 425 after tossing broccoli in 1 tbs canola 2) replaced sesame seeds with 1 tbs tahini 3) replaced 1 of the tbs of neutral oil with toasted sesame oil, which I drizzled on at the end 4) used sesame seeds as garnish. 5 stars this way.
elena
It could be done with any leafy vegetable like spinach, kale, bokchoy, etc
Jacqueline
I followed this recipe, exactly. We felt the broccoli was too watery. I will follow the suggestion of roasting it in the oven first, and then mixing it with the sauce, next time.
Bemis
I used tahini and red miso (as I didn't have white miso on hand) and did everything else per recipe. Turned out great. sprinkled raw sesame seeds on top.
Deet
Great recipe, so tasty that I started eating it right out of the bowl. Used 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil, and 1 of sesame oil as others suggested, otherwise made it as written. Toasting and pummeling the sesame seeds was easier than anticipated. Next time I will add a little ginger and maybe some garlic. Yummy.
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