Chinese Broccoli Salad {15 Minute}
Equipment
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 1 Broccoli Head *1-1.5 lb
- 1 Medium Carrot
For The Galic Sauce
- 2-3 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 2-3 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Stalk of Green Onion *Chopped
- 1 inch of ginger *Finely Chopped
- 2 Dried Chili Peppers *Chopped & De-Seeded
- 1 tsp Peppercorn
- 1 tsp Five Spice
- 1-2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Chinese Aged Vinegar (Chen Cu)
Instructions
- First, give the veggies a quick rinse.
- Cut the broccoli into medium florets and thinly slice the carrot, set aside.
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add ½ tsp salt and 1 tbsp cooking oil. Once the water is boiling add the broccoli and carrot in. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes (depending on how tender you prefer). Remove the veggies from the boiling water and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice cubes. This will stop the cooking process and keep the veggies firm and fresh. Drain, and set aside.
- Mince the garlic and finely chop the ginger andgreen onions. Remove the chili pepper seeds and chop. Transfer the ingredients into a bowl and add peppercorn and five spices.
- In a small saucepan heat the cooking oil until shimmering. Pour the oil over the mixture, you should see a sizzling. Immediately mix in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar.
- Transfer the broccoli and carrots into a bowl and pour the sauce over it. Combine well, garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy.