by Diana Rattray
Sesame oil, soy sauce, and vinegar brighten this simple steamed broccoli. It’s a great change of pace and goes well with any main dish.
Broccoli lends itself to many flavor combinations. This broccoli salad with miso dressing is another dish with an Asian twist, or you might like these keto broccoli cheese bites for a low carb option.
PrintEasy Sesame Broccoli
Broccoli takes on Asian flavors with soy sauce, sesame oil, seeds, and a bit of sugar. This is an easy alternative to plain steamed broccoli.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegetables, Broccoli
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh broccoli (2 bunches or 2 to 3 crowns)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 to 4 teaspoons granulated sugar (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Trim and wash the broccoli; drain.
- Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the broccoli to the pan. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook until just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer the broccoli to a bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame seeds; bring to a boil. Pour the sauce over the hot broccoli, tossing gently to coat thoroughly.
- Serve immediately.
