Korean Broccoli Salad
Growing up, we ate a ton of broccoli. I guess it never even occurred to us kids that we had the option of hating it. And actually, we ate a ton of vegetables in general. Often, our broccoli would be served in a spicy Korean style salad. I suppose we viewed it as just another variety of kimchi and you don’t get a choice of liking or disliking kimchi. It’s in your blood. I may or may not be kidding.
As I got older, I learned to appreciate my mama’s Korean broccoli salad for the wonderful dish that it is but even as kids, vegetables were never boring or gross to us. Its preparation may have had a lot to do with it. If you find your vegetables to be bland or boring, I highly recommend trying to incorporate in some gochujang, the ever so versatile Korean red pepper paste. It has the consistency of tomato paste and acts in a similar way. It lays the foundation of rich flavor and can be swayed in many different directions. When combined with crisp and vibrant broccoli, it jumpstarts it up with a kick. As an adult, I’ll find myself enjoying this solo despite it being a banchan {Korean side dish} since it’s so satisfying with different layers of flavor. The sesame oil imparts a light smoky and nutty quality to the dish, the sesame seeds add a crunch, and the apple cider and vinegar and brown sugar balance each other out with a bright and sweet aspect.
This Korean broccoli salad is quite simple to recreate at home. You’ll sometimes find it on the table at a Korean restaurant as part of the line up of banchans and it can also be made with green beans, edamame, celery and so much more. Enjoy!
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 3 tb gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
- 1 tb sesame oil
- 1 tb sesame seeds
- 2 ts apple cider vinegar
- 2 tb brown sugar
- Black pepper
- Green onion garnish
- Boil your water and salt it well.
- Toss in your florets and cook for no longer than 3 minutes.
- Immediately plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking process and retain their vibrant green color.
- Tumble in all of your ingredients and mix well. Garnish with green onions.
- Serve immediately, at room temperature, in bibimbap, or keep in the fridge.
Love,
Your Squishy Monster ^.~
I am a big fan of 5 minute dishes my friend I intend to try a few of these they look yum
broccoli is so yummy!
I’m a big broccoli fan
Realistically, that’s all we have time for sometimes, huh?
and broccoli loves you (he told me)
All things from the sea are great and many are good for us and tasty Angie.I have tried and love all the fishies, squid , etc you have here , LOVE EM ALL!! Very heakthy , colorful, easy dishes here Angie! Love the various colors( ESPECIALLY THE GREEN) on your finger nails in the videos.
OOOOOOOOOOO! my!! Naked broccoli waiting to be dressed ? Lol. Well I love it and all vegies. Not as a child I did not.
Have a great day!!
Les.
lol—I realized I said that too late. My Mama really began my love for all things veggie and it’s bc of her that I’m a HUGE veggie lover =)
I suppose I will have to break down and order some Gochujang online b/c I still can’t find it here, not even in my Asian market. Been looking for over a year! And I really would like to try this. We have a broccoli salad in the midwest that has a mayo-based sauce and has onions, raisins, cheddar cheese, bacon, and sunflower seeds in it. I think the Korean version sounds just as good…and much healthier.
I love Korean side dishes. Since I don’t have access to Korean food where I am, I’ll have to learn how to make it. Do post more side dishes recipe. Do you have a good kimchi recipe as well?
Great collection of recipes!
That broccoli looks soooo darn good. Love your blog, love Korean food.. You have fabulous style darling.
we love broccoli! this sounds super delicious, can’t wait to try it!
Oh myyyyy~ that does sound super easy and super tasty too. I know the kids will like this one. They go crazy when I break out my steamer and start choppin broccoli. They just love the lemon peppered kind.
Added this to my shopping list to try this weekend; can’t wait!!
Sweet, spicy, tart and tangy… describing yourself or the dish ~.^
Tried your kale smoothie this morning and loved it!! My daughter and my father want me to make them one tomorrow
Great dishes! I love broccoli – this salad looks yummy!
Mmm… Easy, spicy broccoli- What’s not to like about that!
What a lovely side dish. I just got some Korean pepper paste and can’t wait to make this. Very nice video and tutorial!
Mmmmm…..I love spicy veggies! And your broccoli sounds so simple and wonderful!
YUM that’s one of my faves. xO!
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What a great way to have broccoli. I’d love to try that Korean sauce. Haven’t seen it here but will look out for it xx
Oooh, this looks like a delicious way to prepare broccoli!
What a great, quick dish! I love broccoli, too. Thanks for sharing!
i know this is gonna taste soooo good ^^ now to find some brocolli! hmmm.. do you think this could work with cucumbers? ^^
Hooray–I have lots of CSA broccoli now!
I’m a late bloomer to the veggie bandwagon (yes my Mom wasnt so happy with me growing up…hahaha)…& your post all the more made me happy to convert to a veg life!!
REBECCA
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Sounds delicious
Oh, I like 5- or 10-minute fixes! These are life savers when I’m having a busy mommy day! I have some frozen Korean rice cakes right now. Gotta do something with those!
YUM!
SO delicious
lol, poor Mom…I suppose the silver lining here is that at least you weren’t the “I’ve never eaten anything but chicken nuggets” lady
YAAAY!
It would work with any veggie (my mom likes to sprinkle salt on the slices-wait, and squeeze out excess moisture for cucs).
It’s a battle between Broccoli, Kale, and Spinach for me. Thank YOU! =)
and super easy, I hope you try it =)
It’s always tough to choose between a Korean or American counterpart. I think I love both equally =)
If you click on Bibimbap, it will lead you to at least 4 more and in my recipe index tab, there are a plethora of Korean dishes to choose from. Happy eating!! =)
why thank ya =)
Says the oh-so-Ms.Fabulous! ^.~
YOU are a hoot, Paul!
Hope your little one isn’t too turned off by the kick (maybe reduce it to 1 or 2 tb, instead) lol
Thanks, Amy =)
Thanks, Liz =)
Great timing! =)
Now if only I could meet a spicy man, LOL
I *think* you can get it online but eventually, I’ll do a tutorial on how to make your own =)
Mama loves this stuff =)
LOVE LOVE LOVE the video!! You are a natural at this, my friend
You really do need your own television show. There is one with only 5 ingredients currently. Your 5 minute fix is even better! The fact that you already make your own videos and are a natural will just help you in showbiz
That broccoli salad looks fabulous–and I love that it’s so quick to prepare.
I love broccoli, and wouldn’t mind having a entire bowl to myself :). Thanks for coming over too, truly appreciate the support. I’m off to further explore your recipes. Have a great week! Cheers, Jo
Hi Angie, Delicious quickie meal in 5 mins and 5 steps. I love it and good for full time working mother like me who still prepared 3 meals before and after work.
It’s like you KNOW that I have broccoli sitting in my fridge. AWESOME.
i adore korean food, and it’s always a game to me to see what banchan we’ll get when we go out to eat. my favorite, other than the stir fried anchovies, is a sweetish potato salad. i attempted to make it once at home, and it’s actually one of my more hit upon posts, and tho it was edible, it just was not the same as what i’m used to.
Love, love broccoli and I bet I would love the spicy Korean paste. Great five minutes recipes!
Thank you =)
Oh yum! All of these sound fantastic! I’m sure I’d love the spicy Korean paste – sounds wonderful
You are SO adorable on camera! I love your enthusiasm and manner, it’s infectious
you are such a sweetheart…so sound so good in the video
Thank you so much =)
You are very kind!
It is quite lovely.
Oh yum, that salad looks awesome
Love the hit of heat in this dish. Would get more people to eat their broccoli for sure.
Just saw your bibimbap and now I started to drool. That’s my favorite Korean dish. Thanks for sharing the collection so that we can check/revisit your recipes this time. I love banchan!!!
It’s the best of both worlds
Thanks Kim! Have a great weekend.
I just had it for lunch, love the stuff!
Thank you for this recipe. Served it hot with rice and bulgogi. It was a perfect compliment to the meat. Just what I was looking for!
Very nice!!