Asian Broccolini
This easy Asian Broccolini recipe features tender broccolini tossed in a savory garlic sesame sauce with soy sauce and sesame oil. A quick and healthy side dish perfect for rice bowls, noodles, grilled chicken, or stir-fry dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccolini
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the broccolini and rinse thoroughly.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the broccolini and blanch for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.
- Drain the broccolini and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and brown sugar.
- Add the broccolini to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Cook for another 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with sesame seeds, green onions, and optional red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
Blanching keeps the broccolini bright green and perfectly tender-crisp.Regular broccoli, asparagus, or green beans can be substituted if needed.Add oyster sauce for a richer umami flavor.Chili oil or sriracha can be added for extra heat.Fresh broccolini provides the best texture, but frozen broccolini can also work.Avoid overcooking during reheating to maintain the crisp texture.
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