Microwave Steamed Sesame Broccoli

Name: Microwave Steamed Sesame Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 500 g broccoli; 3 tbsp water; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 garlic; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp fresh ginger; 1 spring onion; 1 pinch chilli flakes

Prep5 minCook4 minTotal9 minDifficultyVery easy

Ingredients

3 servings

Contains: Gluten, Soy, Sesame

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Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 124.8; total 374.4
Protein: 6.3 g; total 19 g
Carbs: 13.2 g; total 39.6 g
Fat: 6.9 g; total 20.5 g

Estimated · based on 8 of 9 ingredients

Tender-crisp broccoli steamed in minutes in the microwave, then tossed with sesame oil, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds for a quick Japanese-style side.

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Method

1
- broccoli500 g
- water3 tbsp
Add broccoli and water to the bowl — Place the broccoli florets in a large microwave-safe bowl and add the water.
2
- broccoli500 g
Microwave until tender-crisp — Cover the bowl tightly with a microwave-safe plate or lid and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, until the broccoli is just tender-crisp.
3
- water3 tbsp
Uncover and drain the broccoli — Carefully uncover, letting the steam escape away from you, and drain off any excess water.
4
- broccoli500 g
- sesame oil1 tbsp
- soy sauce2 tbsp
- garlic1
- sesame seeds1 tbsp
- fresh ginger1 tsp
Toss with sesame dressing — Toss the hot broccoli with the sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and grated ginger until evenly coated.
5
- spring onion1
- chilli flakes1 pinch
Garnish and serve — Scatter with sliced scallion and a pinch of chili flakes, then serve immediately as a side dish.

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