Looking for a quick and healthy side dish that takes almost no effort?
This Sesame Broccoli is ready in just 5 minutes — simply boil broccoli and toss with sesame oil, mentsuyu (Japanese soup base), and ground sesame. That’s it.
It’s light, flavorful, and goes well with any meal.
Perfect for busy days, meal prep, or when you just need one more dish on the table.
⭐ Why This Recipe Works
- Ready in 5 minutes
- Only 3–4 ingredients
- No complicated steps
- Kid-friendly and great for bento
- Flavors deepen as it sits → ideal for meal prep
🥦 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Broccoli | 1 head |
| Sesame oil | 1–2 tsp |
| Mentsuyu (2x concentrated) | 1.5–2 tbsp |
| Ground sesame (surigoma) | 1–2 tbsp |
Adjust mentsuyu to taste depending on the concentration.
More sesame = richer flavor.
🔥 How to Make (5 Minutes)
- Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Boil in lightly salted water for 1.5–2 minutes. Keep it crisp for best texture.
3. Drain well, then toss with sesame oil → mentsuyu → ground sesame in this order.
4. Serve and sprinkle with extra sesame.
Done! A simple side dish you’ll want to make again and again.
💡 Tips for the Best Flavor
- Coat with sesame oil first so the seasoning sticks better.
- Start with less mentsuyu and adjust — a little goes a long way.
- Enhance flavor with extra sesame or shichimi if you like spice.
🔄 Variations
| Style | Add this |
|---|---|
| Spicy | Chili oil or shichimi |
| Rich | Mayo + sesame |
| Fresh | A squeeze of lemon |
| Protein-boost | Canned tuna, shredded chicken, or egg |
🧊 Storage
- Refrigerator: 2–3 days
- Freezing isn’t recommended — texture becomes soft, unless using for puree.
📝 Summary
A fast, no-stress vegetable side dish made with pantry ingredients.
Healthy, flavorful, and finished in just 5 minutes — this Sesame Broccoli is guaranteed to become a weekly staple.
Make it once, and you’ll be hooked.
Perfect for frying, raw meat handling, serving, and plating — small and incredibly handy mini tongs ✨
