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Recipe exclusively developed for Bimi® Baby Broccoli by Chef Thai Dang: James Beard-nominated chef, owner of HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen, and partner in Crying Tiger, Chicago.
2 lbs Bimi® Baby Broccoli, rinsed
2 tbsp neutral oil (like vegetable
or canola)
A pinch of salt
Szechuan “Strange Flavor” Bang Bang Sauce
½ cup sesame paste
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp superfine sugar
½ cup light soy sauce
2 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar
1–2 tsp ground roasted Sichuan pepper or 1–2 tbsp Sichuan pepper oil
1 cup chile oil
plus 4–8 tbsp sediment
8 tsp sesame oil
For Serving (Optional)
Steamed jasmine rice, thinly sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
1 Prepare the Szechuan “Strange Flavor” Bang Bang Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame paste, salt, superfine sugar, light soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, and the ground roasted Sichuan pepper or Sichuan pepper oil.
2 Gradually whisk in the chile oil (including the sediment) and sesame oil until the sauce is smooth and emulsified. It should have a slightly thick, pourable consistency.
3 Taste the sauce and adjust the flavor as needed. Add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for a sour tang, or chile oil for more heat and numbing sensation.
4 Trim the Bimi® Baby Broccoli if needed, to fit in the pan. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the baby broccoli and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the stalks turn bright green and start to become tender-crisp.
5 To finish cooking, add ¼ cup of water or vegetable broth to the pan and cover it, letting the baby broccoli steam for 2–3 minutes until it reaches the desired tenderness.
6 Transfer the hot, cooked baby broccoli to a serving dish. Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared Szechuan Bang Bang sauce over the top. The broccoli can also be tossed directly in the sauce.
7 Serve immediately, on its own or over a bed of steamed rice. Garnish with thinly sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture. Enjoy!
To learn more about Bimi® Baby Broccoli, visit www.bimibaby.com
