This Asian broccoli recipe is an easy solution to boring and flavorless side dishes! Using only a handful of ingredients, this Asian broccoli recipe goes together in about 15 minutes!
Cut broccoli florets into pieces about 1 inch. If using the stalk cut into thin slices.
Place broccoli into steamer basket and place over a wok or pot of boiling water.
Steam for 3 minutes, poke a stem with a knife. If not tender yet, cook for a 2-3 minute until it reaches the desired consistency.
While cooking, mix together the oils, soy sauce, garlic and ginger.
When broccoli is tender, place into a mixing bowl. Drizzle the oil mixture over the broccoli. Add black pepper to taste.
Toss broccoli to coat all the pieces evenly with the seasoned oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with chili oil if desired.
Notes
Buy broccoli close to the time you plan to prepare. It’s ok to buy a few days before and store it unwashed in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic.Don’t waste! Trim the stalks and cut them into small pieces to cook with the florets.Don’t overcook the broccoli. It’s perfect when it still has a little “bite” or “crunch” to it. Trim the florets of broccoli as needed to have similar-sized pieces so they cook in the same amount of time.