Korean Broccoli Side Dish (VIDEO)

5 from 8 votes

Korean Broccoli Side Dish (VIDEO)

If you're looking for a CRISP and REFRESHING side dish, this Korean Broccoli Side Dish (Banchan) 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

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Korean

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

Ingredients

1 lb broccoli florets
1 tbsp kosher salt

Broccoli Dressing

2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp kosher salt
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.
Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat, and add 1 tbsp of salt.
Add the broccoli to the boiling water and blanch 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.
Enjoy the broccoli side dish immidiately or let the broccoli marinate for 15-30 minutes in the dressing for maximum flavor and enjoy!

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Notes

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

Cool Blanched Broccoli - 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) - otherwise the broccoli will end up soft and mushy.

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 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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