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Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Clean broccolini and cut off ends and trim leaves.
2
Add broccolini to a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Toss to combine.
3
Roast broccolini in pre-heated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until ends just start to char but not burn.
4
Meanwhile, add 3 tablespoons gochujang paste, 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 tablespoon maple syrup to a bowl. Whisk together until everything is well incorporated.
5
For serving, spoon Gochujang Sauce onto a platter. Place roasted broccolini on top and garnish with zest of 1 lemon and toasted sesame seeds. Serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Broccolini Thoroughly 💧Pat broccolini completely dry with paper towels before roasting to achieve maximum char and crispness; excess moisture prevents proper browning and caramelization.
- Balance Your Gochujang Sauce 🌶️Taste the sauce before serving and adjust sweetness with maple syrup or heat with extra gochujang, as paste potency varies by brand—this ensures perfect sweet-spicy harmony.
- Toast Sesame Seeds Fresh 🌱Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes right before serving to unlock their nutty flavor and maximize aromatic impact over the finished dish.
- High-Heat Roasting for Char ⚡Roast broccolini at 450°F or higher on a preheated sheet pan with generous olive oil to develop the desirable charred edges that contrast beautifully with the creamy sauce.
- Emulsify with Sesame Oil Last 🌊Whisk sesame oil into your finished sauce just before serving rather than during preparation to preserve its delicate flavor and prevent it from breaking or becoming bitter with heat.
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Vegan
Low-Cholesterol
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