Asian-Inspired Sesame Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Method

1. 1

   Bring a 6-quart pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and blanch for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.

   2:00 · Blanch broccoli
2. 2

   Drain the broccoli and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and pat dry.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil.

4. 4

   In a separate small bowl, stir the cornstarch into the water until smooth.

5. 5

   Heat vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds until fragrant.

   0:30 · Cook garlic and ginger
6. 6

   Add the blanched broccoli to the skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes to heat through.

   2:00 · Stir-fry broccoli
7. 7

   Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet and toss to coat the broccoli evenly.

8. 8

   Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and glazes the broccoli.

   1:00 · Thicken sauce
9. 9

   Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion before serving.