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Broccolini with Sesame-Miso Sauce

Broccolini with Sesame-Miso Sauce

By Calvin CoxNovember 9, 2021

  • Makes
    4 to 6 servings
  • Cook Time
    30 minutes

Even with just a handful of ingredients—many of them likely already in your pantry—the flavor payout here is huge. A thick, nubby mixture of toasted and coarsely ground sesame seeds and umami-rich miso is the perfect flavor accent to skillet-cooked Broccolini; the sauce, tossed with the just-cooked vegetable, clings beautifully to the florets and bias-cut stalks. A shower of scallions finishes the dish and adds fresh, oniony bite.

Tip

Don’t use red miso or any type of miso that’s very dark and strong. Mellow, slightly sweet white miso is the best choice here. Also, be sure to use seasoned rice vinegar. It contains both salt and sugar, which balances the flavors in the dressing.

Ingredients
  • ¼

    cup sesame seeds

  • 3

    tablespoons white miso

  • 2

    tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar, plus more if needed

  • 1

    tablespoon soy sauce, plus more if needed

  • 2

    tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil

  • 1 ½

    pounds Broccolini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal

  • scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal

Step 1

In a 12-inch skillet over medium, toast the sesame seeds, stirring often, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

Cool completely, then grind in an electric spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle until fragrant and coarsely ground.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the ground sesame seeds, miso, vinegar and soy sauce; set aside. In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, heat the oil until shimmering.

Add the Broccolini and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to char, 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in ¼ cup water, then immediately cover and reduce to low. Cook, stirring once or twice, until the broccolini is tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer the Broccolini to the bowl with the sesame mixture and toss.

Taste and season with additional soy sauce and vinegar, if needed.

Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the scallions.