Broccoli and Sesame Salad Recipe

Vegetable Recipes - Broccoli and Sesame Salad Recipe

The best broccoli for this salad will be very green and fresh, with compact heads. Serves 4. This dish is complimented by  a bright  and crisp dry white wine such as Barossa Valley 2009 Chardonnay or See our suggested wine matches.

Ingredients:

• 500 g broccoli
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• few drops of sesame oil
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp soy sauce (or oyster sauce, etc.)
• ground black pepper

Method:

1. Separate broccoli into flowerets and rinse.
2. Steam until just cooked (about 2 minutes) then rinse in cold water to prevent overcooking
3. Over medium heat, toast sesame seeds lightly in frying pan and remove
4. In a salad bowl, combine sesame oil, olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce and pepper.
5. Toss broccoli and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Our Favourite Wine Match:

We picked our elegant and fruity  Barossa Valley 2009 Chardonnay. Brilliant light straw-gold in colour, this wine has aromas of stone fruit, ripe melons with some nutty and toasty characters and a long soft finish. Or choose from this tempting range of dry whites

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