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Broccoli with Sesame Seeds and Dried Red Pepper

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Broccoli with Sesame Seeds and Dried Red PepperPornchai Mittongtare

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sesame seeds
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/4 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toast sesame seeds in heavy small skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds. Place remaining sesame seeds in spice grinder. Add salt and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; grind coarsely. Set sesame-red pepper mixture aside.

    Step 2

    Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Add oil, 1 tablespoon reserved sesame seeds, remaining 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 2 teaspoons sesame-red pepper mixture; toss to combine. Serve, passing remaining sesame-red pepper mixture separately.

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