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Steamed Broccoli With Chili Oil
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From Cookwise, by Shirley Corriher.
Steamed Broccoli
Trim the florets into pieces about 1-1/2 inches long. Peel away any tough part at the bottoms of the stalks, then slice stalks on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices. Steam the slices for 2 minutes, then add the florets and steam an additional 5 minutes. Drain, toss with Chili Oil (recipe follows), and serve immediately.
To steam ahead, rinse the broccoli in cold water immediately after steaming to stop cooking. Drain well and store refrigerated in a tightly sealed zip-top plastic bag. When ready to serve, toss with the dressing and reheat briefly over medium heat in a large skillet. Serve immediately.
Chili Oil
Enough for 1-1/2 bunches (about 4 stalks) of steamed broccoli
My daughter, who has examined many religions, said the broccoli with chili oil was a sensation at a Buddhist breakfast. I suppose you could say this got rave reviews from vegetable experts.
What this recipe shows:
How much of the white vein-like material that holds the seeds in the pepper you include determines the heat imparted by the pepper.
This is a vinaigrette without the vinegar. Some flavor components dissolve in oil and some in water or water-type liquids like vinegar. This recipe contains both oil and water to carry more flavors. The water replaces vinegar to prevent acidity from discoloring the vegetables (see Notes).
- 1 medium jalapeno with half of the seeds and veins removed, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/3 cup peanut, corn, or blended vegetable oil (see Notes)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1-1/2 bunches steamed broccoli (about 4 stalks)
Notes:
This oil is also excellent on other vegetables.
Do not use strong olive oil; its flavor will interfere.
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