Garlic Sesame Purple Sprouting Broccoli Recipes

PURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC & SESAME

Steps:

• Trim off any hard ends from the broccoli stalks as well as any very coarse leaves. Bring a large quantity of salted water to the boil in a very large saucepan and plunge in the broccoli. With the lid on, quickly bring the water back to the boil, then remove the lid and briskly simmer the broccoli for about 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
• Meanwhile, heat both oils in the pan over a medium heat. Fry the garlic for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the slices are light golden. Throw in the broccoli and fry it for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently, until the stalks are piping hot and imbued with the garlicky oil.
• Serve immediately with the sesame seeds sprinkled over the top.

GARLIC-SESAME PURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large wide pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in broccoli and boil until dark green, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
• Heat vegetable and sesame oils in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add broccoli and stir-fry until well seasoned with garlic oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt.
• Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.

GARLIC & SESAME BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut broccoli into bite sized pieces.
• Boil in water for about 5 to 7 minutes.
• (broccoli should just start to soften).
• Rinse under COLD water (to stop the cooking).
• Dry to remove any excess water.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil until hot.
• Add the garlic and sesame seeds.
• Sautee for 1 minute.
• Add the broccoli and"some" of the broth.
• (I say "some" as you don't want it soaking in it, you just want it to help steam and add flavor) Cook for 2 to 4 minutes (depending on the way you like your broccoli, tender or crisp) stirring the entire time Season lightly with table salt.
• As everyone has their own tastes, increase or decrease the garlic and or sesame seeds as desired.

SESAME-GARLIC BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli and boil uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until just tender. Drain broccoli in colander and immediately rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set broccoli aside.
• In small bowl, mix broth, rice wine, cornstarch and brown sugar until smooth.
• Sprinkle sesame seed evenly over bottom of same skillet. Heat over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browning begins. Then stir constantly until seeds are golden brown. Immediately remove seeds from skillet; set aside.
• In same skillet, heat vegetable oil and sesame oil over medium heat until oils shimmer. Add broccoli and cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently. Clear center of skillet and add garlic and gingerroot. Stir into broccoli and cook 1 minute longer; do not let garlic burn.
• Stir cornstarch mixture again to dissolve any lumps and add to skillet. Heat mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seed.