Sesame Broccoli

with Oriental Salad



 

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Serves: 4

 

 

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Ingredients
 

  • 2 heads broccoli 
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, lightly toasted 
  • 1 tbsp honey 
  • 1 inch-long piece ginger, peeled and finely grated 
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil 
  • 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced 
  • 5 spring onions, sliced thinly 
  • 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil 
  • Chinese leaves or other lettuce, thinly shredded 
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested 
  • 1 small sprig of coriander 

Method

 

  1. Mix together the sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, zest and juice of the lime and rapeseed or olive oil until it emulsifies. 
  2. Add half of the sesame seeds and allow to marinade. 
  3. Cut the broccoli into large wedges and place on a heated griddle pan or frying pan 
  4. Char gently until the broccoli is gently cooked (this should take no more than 2mins) 
  5. Place the washed and shredded Chinese leaves onto the plate 
  6. Put the griddled broccoli in a bowl with the carrot slices and the spring onions 
  7. Pour half the dressing over the top and place on top of the Chinese leaves 
  8. Sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds and pour over any remaining dressing 
  9. Serve warm or cold 

 


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