Japanese Broccoli Gomaae
This Japanese broccoli is quick and easy to make - all you need to do is chop and cook the broccoli and then toss it in a simple sesame dressing.
ESTIMATED COST : $3.37 or $0.84 a serve
Ingredients
- 400 grams (14 ounces / 2 small) broccoli
- 2 tablespoons ground toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Japanese soy sauce or light sauce
Instructions
- Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces, don't discard the stem, peel the outer flesh from the stem and discard the peel. Cut the inner stem into pieces, about the same size as the broccoli florets.
- Steam the broccoli for about 2-4 minutes (time starts after the water has come to a boil) so that it is tender but still firm. Transfer to a plate lined with absorbent paper, arrange in a single layer, and cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the sesame seeds, sugar, and soya sauce and mix well.
- Add the room temperature broccoli and mix well, to evenly coat it in the sesame sauce.
- Transfer to individual serving bowls and enjoy.
Notes
How to toast the sesame seeds
First, you will need to roast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat, stirring them constantly as they cook.
After a minute or two, they will start to change color, turn the heat to low, and continue to cook until they become lightly golden.
Remove the roasted sesame seeds from the heat and transfer them to a plate to cool. Don't leave them sitting in the hot pan because they will continue to cook from the residual heat and can burn.
Once the seeds have cooled to room temperature, crush them into a crumbly paste with a mortar and pestle, or blender or place them into a thick plastic zip lock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Nutrition Facts
Japanese Broccoli Gomaae
Serving Size
1 x 100 grams (3.52 onces)
Amount per Serving
Calories
73
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0
%
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Trans Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
255
mg
11
%
Potassium
348
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.