Gingered Broccoli & Black Sesame Seeds
Introduction
Broccoli is great tossed with butter or oil, a handful of grated parmesan or a little grating of fresh nutmeg, but adding garlic, chilli and ginger gives it more of a kick along. A sprinkle of black sesame seeds at the end adds a nutty flavour.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
2 heads of broccoli or 2 bunches tender-stemmed broccoli or broccolini
Salt
1½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium-hot red chilli, thinly sliced (flick out seeds for a milder buzz)
1 Tbsp finely grated peeled ginger
Finely grated zest 1 lemon
1 tsp black sesame seeds
Salt
1½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium-hot red chilli, thinly sliced (flick out seeds for a milder buzz)
1 Tbsp finely grated peeled ginger
Finely grated zest 1 lemon
1 tsp black sesame seeds
Method
1 Cut broccoli heads into florets, or trim stemmed broccoli. Cook for 2-3 minutes in a saucepan of gently boiling, salted water; the broccoli should remain crisp. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again, then tip onto paper towels to dry.
2 Heat oil and aromatics in a medium frying pan (skillet) over low heat. Cook gently for a few minutes, stirring often, until garlic just starts to sizzle. Add sesame seeds and cook briefly, then add broccoli. Toss gently and heat until broccoli is piping hot. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Read more about broccoli here: Broccoli