Korean Style Brocoli Salad

Degree of Difficulty

Degree of Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 6

Ingredients

6

cups

broccoli florets

Dressing

1

tablespoon

soy sauce

1

tablespoon

Korean rice vinegar

1

tablespoon

pure roasted sesame oil

1

tablespoon

honey

2

ounces

fresh ginger

4

each

cloves fresh garlic

2

tablespoons

sesame seeds

Optional:

1

teaspoon

coarse ground red chili pepper (chili flakes)

Procedure

Preparation

Brocoli

Heat water in stove top or electric steamer (or a large lidded pot with a colander, sieve, or strainer that can sit above water level).

Wash brocoli florets in cold water then place into steamer. Steam until tender crisp (3 to 5 minutes).

Sesame Seeds

Check for and discard stones and broken kernals (Usually only found in bulk product).

Heat a dry skillet/pan over medium high heat, add sesame seeds, and toast until golden browned, stirring often. Remove from heat and let cool.

Garlic and Ginger

Thin slice the garlic, then sliver each slice.

Peel ginger and finely grate.

Mix Dressing

Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, oil and honey together in a large bowl until until well mixed.

Add ginger, garlic, and 1/2 the sesame seeds and mix well.

Let stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to let the flavor develop.

Final Mix

Add brocoli to dressing and toss. Let stand at room temperature for up to two hours, tossing every so often.

Move brocoli to serving dish and pour the dressing from the bowl over it. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seed and chili flakes if desired.