This quick and flavorful side dish adds a bold, spicy kick to any meal. Tender steamed broccoli is tossed in a savory-sweet gochujang glaze and finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for crunch and balance.
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp water
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli:
Steam broccoli florets for 5–7 minutes, or until just tender but still vibrant green. - Make the sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and water until smooth. - Combine:
Toss the hot, steamed broccoli in the sauce until evenly coated. - Serve:
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve warm.
Tips
- For extra depth, add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of brown sugar to the sauce.
- To char the broccoli slightly, steam it for less time, then pan-sear or broil it for a few minutes before saucing.
Easy Gochujang Broccoli
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Servings: 2–3
Description
This quick and flavorful side dish adds a bold, spicy kick to any meal. Tender steamed broccoli is tossed in a savory-sweet gochujang glaze and finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for crunch and balance.
Ingredients
-
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
-
2 tbsp gochujang
-
1 tbsp soy sauce
-
1 tbsp sesame oil
-
1 tbsp water
-
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
-
Steam the broccoli:
Steam broccoli florets for 5–7 minutes, or until just tender but still vibrant green. -
Make the sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and water until smooth. -
Combine:
Toss the hot, steamed broccoli in the sauce until evenly coated.
-
Serve:
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve warm.
Notes
-
For extra depth, add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of brown sugar to the sauce.
-
To char the broccoli slightly, steam it for less time, then pan-sear or broil it for a few minutes before saucing.