Korean Broccoli Salad

5 from 8 votes

If you're looking for a CRISP and REFRESHING side dish, this Korean Broccoli Salad should definitely be in your rotation. The sesame oil, rice vinegar, and touch of sugar compliments the broccoli perfectly for this quick, easy, and delicious side dish!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

Ingredients

1 lb broccoli florets
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 scallions chopped

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Instructions

After washing your broccoli florets, cut into similar 1" strips. Chop 2 cloves of garlic and 2 scallions and set aside.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tbsp of salt to dissolve.
Blanch broccoli for 45-60 seconds or until the broccoli reaches your desired tenderness. It should be bright green with a nice crunch.
Drain the broccoli from the boiling water and immediately rinse with cold water or shock in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, dry the broccoli as much as possible with a towel to reduce excess water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, roasted sesame seeds, garlic, scallions, and mix together thoroughly until the broccoli is evenly coated.
Let the broccoli marinate for 15-30 minutes in the dressing for maximum flavor and enjoy!

Notes

Broccoli Tips

Cut your broccoli into similar sized pieces to ensure that the broccoli cooks evenly and is equally covered by the marinade.

Blanching broccoli helps tenderizes without making the broccoli mushy, and eliminates any bitterness. It also helps prevent loss of color. The most important step is what happens AFTER blanching - make sure to immediately rinse the broccoli with cold water (or place in an ice bath) to stop the broccoli from continuing to cook (the residual heat can lead to the broccoli steaming.)

Storage - This is a great vegetable side to prepare for the week, as it keeps perfectly in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Broccoli is not high in water content, so it won't turn mushy or release more liquid as it sits. This dish is also meant to be eaten cold, so you don't need to worry about how to reheat it.

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