Sesame Garlic Broccoli S C J Food

SESAME BROCCOLI, REALLY..IT'S GOOD!

Steps:

• Prepare the broccoli for cooking. Boil, steam and drain. Please DO NOT over cook! Generally 6-8 minutes to steam or boil is about right for crisp broccoli.
• Heat the sesame oil on a skillet or wok for 15 seconds over high heat. Add the sesame seeds and the broccoli.
• Stir fry until heated through.
• Remove from the pan to a serving dish, pour soy sauce over!

SAUTéED BROCCOLI WITH TOASTED GARLIC, ORANGE AND SESAME

Steps:

• Rinse broccoli. Cut off thick stem where it meets slender stalks, and reserve. With sharp paring knife separate stalks into florets, leaving stems about 1 1/2 inches long on each. Cut pieces in two lengthwise and lay flat-side down. Cut each piece lengthwise in two and repeat until you have 3-inch-long carved floret and stem pieces of approximately equal thickness (about 1/2-inch) top to bottom. Peel tough skin from stems, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch medallions. There should be 12 ounces of broccoli, about 7 cups. Set aside.
• Toast sesame seeds in large nonstick skillet over low heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to small bowl, and set aside.
• Place olive oil and garlic in skillet over low heat. Toast garlic, stirring frequently, until garlic is deep golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add pepper flakes to hot oil, and stir. Transfer to small bowl, and set aside. Toss broccoli, salt and 1/4 cup water in same skillet, cover and set over high heat. Cook until broccoli is tender, shaking pan and stirring once, 4 minutes. Uncover skillet (water should be gone), and toss. Stir in garlic and oil, oyster sauce and orange peel. Transfer to warm serving platter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SESAME GARLIC BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 to 5 mins (depends on the size of the florets and amount of florets to water).
• Once the broccoli is bright green, take off heat, drain and wash with cold water.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Once the oil is hot, add garlic, reduce heat to low. Mix well and cook until the garlic is golden. 4 to 5 mins. (Slow cooking the garlic will roast it without burning).
• Add sesame seeds and sesame oil and continue to cook until the seeds start to change color.
• Add soy sauce, red pepper flakes and mix well for a few seconds. Add a tbsp of water and mix and take off heat.
• Drizzle over broccoli or add broccoli to the skillet and mix well. Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GARLIC AND SESAME

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the vinegar and salt. Add broccoli and toss to combine.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil until hot, but not smoking. Add garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in sesame oil and pepper flakes. Pour mixture over broccoli and toss well. Let sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature, and up to 48 (chill it if you want to keep it for more than 2 hours). Adjust seasonings (it may need more salt) and serve.

SESAME BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute broccoli and sesame seeds for 2 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until pepper is tender crisp.

SESAME-GARLIC BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli and boil uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until just tender. Drain broccoli in colander and immediately rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set broccoli aside.
• In small bowl, mix broth, rice wine, cornstarch and brown sugar until smooth.
• Sprinkle sesame seed evenly over bottom of same skillet. Heat over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browning begins. Then stir constantly until seeds are golden brown. Immediately remove seeds from skillet; set aside.
• In same skillet, heat vegetable oil and sesame oil over medium heat until oils shimmer. Add broccoli and cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently. Clear center of skillet and add garlic and gingerroot. Stir into broccoli and cook 1 minute longer; do not let garlic burn.
• Stir cornstarch mixture again to dissolve any lumps and add to skillet. Heat mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seed.

SESAME GARLIC BROCCOLI S-C-J

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• Spread the sesame seeds in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
• Bake in the oven for 12 minutes until fragrant and golden brown.
• When done, remove from hot pan into medium bowl to stop cooking.
• Mix the chopped garlic, sesame oil, chili sauce, and soy sauce.
• Using a vegetable peeler, peel the stalks of broccoli.
• Quarter the broccoli stalks lengthwise.
• Steam the broccoli in a vegetable steamer over water until it reaches desired tenderness.
• *If you like broccoli a little crunchy, steam for about 2 minutes.
• Remove broccoli and place in serving bowl.
• Drizzle the sauce over it and mix well.
• Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
• TIP:
• This vegetable dish keeps well and is delicious cold. Keep it airtight in your refrigerator.

BROCCOLINI WITH SPICY SESAME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook broccolini in a large pot of salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl of ice water. Drain and dry well. Halve broccolini, if desired. Place in a large bowl.
• Finely chop 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a spice grinder (or finely chop with a knife). Transfer to a small bowl; stir in both oils, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over broccolini; toss to coat. Transfer to a platter; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and more red pepper flakes, if desired.

SESAME BEEF AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Freeze beef for 30 minutes - 1 hour for easier slicing. Slice against the grain, into very thin strips. Toss the beef strips with a generous pinch of coarse salt and let it rest while you prep everything else. (All of this is optional but recommended for flavor and texture.)
• Whisk the sauce ingredients together.
• Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add a swish of oil. Working in batches, add the beef in a single layer. Let rest, undisturbed, for a minute or two to achieve a nice browning on the meat. Flip each piece over and cook until browned and yummy. Remove beef from pan.
• Add a swish of oil to the same pan. Add the broccoli; stir fry for 2-3 minutes, until bright green. (Sometimes I add a splash of water to steam it a little bit.) Remove broccoli from pan.
• Turn the heat down and let the pan cool a bit. Add one last swish of oil. Add the ginger and garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the sauce; stir until a thickened and sticky sauce forms. Add beef and broccoli back in. Toss gently to coat.
• Serve with rice, thinly sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.

SESAME BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli head from the stem. Cut the head into small florets. Peel the stems and cut into small pieces.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a teaspoon of salt and broccoli, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it reaches the desired tenderness.
• Drain, and immediately shock in cold water to stop cooking. Drain well.
• Combine the broccoli with the remaining ingredients, and toss well to evenly distribute the seasoning.

SESAME BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook 1 bunch broccoli spears in a steamer set over simmering water, 10 minutes. Pulse a 1-inch piece peeled ginger, 1 garlic clove, 2 tablespoons each water and sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and a pinch each of sugar and salt in a mini food processor. Drizzle over the broccoli and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

BEEF AND BROCCOLI SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Score steak on both sides with shallow cross-cuts. Grill 5 to 6 min. on each side or until medium doneness. Cool.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in small skillet on medium-high heat. Add carrots, ginger and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. or until carrots are crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices. Add to pasta along with the carrot mixture, broccoli and dressing; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 3 hours.