Though we created it especially to complement our
Sweet and Sour Mango Shrimp, it's the perfect side dish for almost any Asian-style fish or meat. Because the broccoli is steamed rather than sautéed, the fat content is extremely low. If you limit how much sauce you drizzle over it, you can reduce the calories even more.
step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
step 2Spread the sesame seeds in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. When done, remove from hot pan to stop cooking.
step 3Using a vegetable peeler, peel the stalks of broccoli.
step 4Quarter the broccoli stalks lengthwise.
step 5In a serving bowl mix the chopped garlic, sesame oil, chili sauce, and soy sauce.
step 6Steam the broccoli in a vegetable steamer over water until it reaches desired tenderness. (If you like broccoli a little crunchy, steam for about 2 minutes.)
step 7Remove broccoli and place in serving bowl. Drizzle the sauce over it and mix thoroughly.
step 8Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.