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Korean Broccoli

Korean Broccoli

A vibrant and crunchy Korean side dish featuring tender-crisp broccoli florets tossed in a savory garlic and toasted sesame oil dressing.

  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large head Fresh Broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt (for boiling water)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and prepare an ice bath in a separate bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and chili flakes.
  3. Add salt to the boiling water.
  4. Drop broccoli florets into the water and blanch for 90 seconds until bright green.
  5. Drain immediately and plunge into the ice bath for 2 minutes to stop the cooking.
  6. Drain again and pat the broccoli very dry with a towel.
  7. Toss the dried broccoli with the dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated and serve.

Notes

  • Dry the broccoli thoroughly after the ice bath so the dressing sticks better.
  • For extra flavor, lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan before adding them to the sauce.
  • This dish can be served immediately or chilled for a few hours to let flavors deepen.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Blanching
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 85
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Korean Broccoli, Sesame Broccoli, Banchan, Healthy Side Dish, Asian Vegetables