Broccoli Blanched with Sesame Oil
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4.6
Broccoli Blanched with Sesame Oil
Description
Broccoli Blanched with Sesame Oil involves boiling trimmed broccoli stems first, followed by adding florets to reach a nearly tender texture before draining. Tossing the broccoli with toasted sesame oil imparts a gentle nutty note that complements the vegetable's natural flavor. The cooking method avoids shocking the broccoli in cold water, which allows residual heat to finish the cooking process and preserves a pleasing crunch without over-softening. Optional toasted white sesame seeds add a finishing touch in both flavor and appearance.
This preparation is versatile: it can be eaten directly as a light vegetable side dish or stored refrigerated for several days and integrated into other meals, such as creamy stews, to contribute subtle flavor and nutrition. The use of neutral seasoning enables it to adapt easily to various dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli (9 oz, 255 g; florets and stems)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil or more, if you‘d like, toasted
- white sesame seeds for garnish; optional, toasted
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Separate the stems and florets of 1 head broccoli. Cut off the tough skin on the stems.
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil and add 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt and the broccoli stems. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Once the stems are getting tender (not tender yet), add the florets.
- Add 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil and continue to cook until the florets are almost tender, about 2½ to 3 minutes. Since we will not transfer the broccoli to iced water to stop cooking further, we have to take it out before it’s completely done. The remaining heat will continue to cook the broccoli.
- Drain the water. If you‘d like, drizzle additional sesame oil over the broccoli. Let cool completely and put them in the glass container for storing.
To Store and Serve
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freezer for up to a month. Serve as it is or use in other recipes. (I add it to Cream Stew, etc.) I sprinkle toasted white sesame seeds when serving as it is.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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