Crispy and Savory Broccoli Salad with Soybean Paste Dressing
Crispy and Savory Broccoli Salad with Soybean Paste Dressing
Quick and Delicious Broccoli Soybean Paste Salad: The Perfect Healthy Side Dish
If you’ve only ever dipped broccoli in chili sauce, you absolutely must try this delightful broccoli dish! It’s a wonderfully crunchy, nutty, and savory broccoli side dish that you won’t be able to stop eating.
Main Ingredients- 1 head of broccoli
Dressing Ingredients- 1 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (Maesilcheong)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2/3 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (Maesilcheong)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2/3 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, trim off the firm stems from the broccoli. This makes it easier to prepare for cooking.
Step 2
Peel the tough outer skin from the stems with a knife, and then cut the inner stem into bite-sized pieces. Broccoli prepared this way is also delicious when lightly blanched and dipped in spicy chili sauce – it’s wonderfully crisp!
Step 3
To clean it thoroughly, dissolve a little calcium powder in water or use vinegar if you don’t have calcium powder. Soak the broccoli for about 10 minutes, then rinse it thoroughly under running water. Be careful not to soak it for too long, as it can become mushy.
Step 4
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil with about half a tablespoon of salt. Once boiling, add the prepared broccoli stems first and begin blanching.
Step 5
When the stems start to soften slightly, add the broccoli florets to the pot and blanch for about 30 seconds. Overcooking broccoli can make it soft, so a quick blanch is key to maintaining its crispness.
Step 6
Immediately after blanching, remove the broccoli from the hot water and plunge it into a bowl of ice-cold water. This instantly stops the cooking process and helps preserve its crisp texture.
Step 7
In a bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients: Doenjang, mayonnaise, plum extract, minced garlic, and sugar. Mix well to create a delicious soybean paste dressing. The addition of mayonnaise is crucial for achieving the characteristic creamy and savory flavor of this broccoli dish.
Step 8
Drain the broccoli completely from the cold water and cut it into attractive, bite-sized pieces. Cutting it too small might reduce the enjoyable chewing texture.
Step 9
Add the prepared soybean paste dressing to the drained broccoli. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds and gently toss to combine. Your delicious Broccoli Soybean Paste Salad is now ready! It makes an excellent side dish.
