Chinese Broccoli in Sesame-Sichuan Vinaigrette

Name: Chinese Broccoli in Sesame-Sichuan Vinaigrette
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ¾ teaspoon Sichuan pepper; 2 teaspoons honey; Optional: 1 or 2 small dried chillis; 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari; 1 pound Chinese broccoli; 3 medium-large carrots; 1 tablespoon Asian (dark) sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon minced garlic; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; ¼ teaspoon anise seeds; Optional: ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts

Preparation info

Serves
4

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Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini

By Elizabeth Schneider

Published 2001

About

Chinese broccoli stems have a pickly crunch par excellence, but their dark green becomes a bit drab in the presence of acid—although far less so than other brassicas. The shorter the marinating time, the brighter the color. Serve with barbecued meats, or mix into grain salads. Or top with peanuts and chillis to serve as a side dish to an Asian meal.