Korean Sesame Garlic Broccoli
Blanched broccoli tossed with sesame oil, garlic, and toasted sesame seeds, a classic Korean banchan ready in 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Authored values; per-serving basis not stated.
- Calories
- 459
- Protein
- 18g
- Carbs
- 48g
- Fat
- 27g
- Fiber
- 18g
Optional add-ins (soy sauce, sugar) aren't included.
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1½ tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Equipment
- pot
- mixing bowl
About
Broccoli namul is a quick Korean banchan (side dish), blanched broccoli seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, and toasted sesame seeds. Packed with garlicky, savory flavor and great for meal prep. Based on a recipe from Tiffy Cooks.
Instructions
Blanch the Broccoli
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 head broccoli and blanch for 45-60 seconds , just until bright green and slightly tender.
Drain immediately and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Squeeze gently to remove excess water.
Season
In a mixing bowl , add the blanched broccoli, 2 cloves minced garlic , 1½ tablespoons sesame oil , ½ teaspoon salt , and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper . Toss gently until evenly coated.
Finish
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds on top and give it one last toss. Taste and adjust seasoning, add a touch more salt or sesame oil if desired.
Serve warm or chilled as a banchan.
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title: Korean Sesame Garlic Broccoli
description: "Blanched broccoli tossed with sesame oil, garlic, and toasted sesame seeds, a classic Korean banchan ready in 5 minutes."
servings: 3
time: 5 minutes
tags: [korean, side-dish, broccoli, vegan, vegetarian, quick, banchan]
cuisine: Korean
difficulty: easy
nutrition-calories: 459
nutrition-protein: 18g
nutrition-carbs: 48g
nutrition-fat: 27g
nutrition-fiber: 18g
nutrition-note: Optional add-ins (soy sauce, sugar) aren't included.
long_description: "Broccoli namul is a quick Korean banchan (side dish), blanched broccoli seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, and toasted sesame seeds. Packed with garlicky, savory flavor and great for meal prep. Based on a recipe from Tiffy Cooks."
rating: 4.5
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== Blanch the Broccoli ==
Bring a #pot{} of salted water to a boil. Add @broccoli{1%head}(about 400 g, cut into bite-sized florets) and blanch for ~blanch{45-60%seconds}, just until bright green and slightly tender.
Drain immediately and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Squeeze gently to remove excess water.
== Season ==
In a #mixing bowl{}, add the blanched broccoli, @minced garlic{2%cloves}, @sesame oil{1½%tablespoons}, @salt{½%teaspoon}(adjust to taste), and @black pepper{⅛%teaspoon}. Toss gently until evenly coated.
== Finish ==
Sprinkle @toasted sesame seeds{1%tablespoon} on top and give it one last toss. Taste and adjust seasoning, add a touch more salt or sesame oil if desired.
Serve warm or chilled as a banchan.
> Optional add-ins: ½ tsp soy sauce for deeper umami, ½ tsp sugar for balance, or thinly sliced green onion for garnish.