Description
This Gochujang Sesame Broccoli recipe is a vibrant and flavorful Korean-inspired side dish featuring crispy roasted broccoli florets tossed in a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet gochujang-based sauce. It’s an easy, healthy way to add a burst of umami and spice to your meal, perfect for serving alongside rice or as a standout vegetable side.
Ingredients
Scale
Broccoli and Oils
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce and Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt to taste
- Optional: sliced green onions
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the broccoli, ensuring it will become crispy and caramelized.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, olive oil, gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully combined and smooth, creating a spicy-sweet sauce.
- Coat Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the bowl with the sauce and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Roast Broccoli: Spread the coated broccoli in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the florets halfway through to achieve an even crisp and slight charring on the edges.
- Add Garnishes: Remove the broccoli from the oven and immediately sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Optionally, garnish with sliced green onions and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for added flavor and color.
- Serve: Serve the roasted broccoli hot as a delicious side dish or over steamed rice to make a satisfying main meal.
Notes
- Use maple syrup in place of honey to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Add extra crunch by tossing in roasted peanuts or cashews just before serving.
- Alternatively, this recipe can be prepared in an air fryer set to 400°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
