Broccoli Goma-ae | ブロッコリーの胡麻和え
Crispy steamed broccoli melds with nutty, savory sesame in this easy Japanese side. This broccoli goma-ae is a tasty way to make veggies exciting!
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Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 small/medium head of broccoli cut into florets
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 ½ tsp sugar
- 1 ½ tsp soy sauce** or tamari for gluten-free
- 2-3 tsp water as needed
Instructions
- Steam broccoli until desired tenderness is reached. It should take about 5-6 minutes on the stove, or 2-4 minutes in the microwave.
- Stovetop steaming: Fill a saucepan with 1-2 inches of water and place a steamer basket on the bottom. Bring water to a boil, then add broccoli to steamer basket. Reduce heat to medium and steam 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Microwave steaming: Place broccoli in a bowl and add a splash of water. Cover and microwave for 2-4 minutes until broccoli reaches your desired tenderness. (I use a Lekue* for quick and easy steaming of veggies.)
- Place broccoli in a large bowl and set aside to cool while you prepare the sesame sauce.
- Grind toasted sesame seeds. (Typically with a pestle and mortar, but you can try using a coffee/spice grinder, food processor, or blender. You may need to double or triple the quantity.)
- Add sugar and soy sauce and mix in with the ground sesame seeds.
- Add water as needed to make the sauce easier to mix with the broccoli.
- Add sesame sauce to broccoli and mix well until broccoli is evenly coated.
Notes
Soy-Free Option: Replace sugar and soy sauce with 1 tbsp coconut aminos.