Dressing(makes extra)

• 2 thin spring onions,finely sliced
• 2 garlic cloves,finely chopped
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 tsp Korean chilli powder
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp black vinegar

METHOD

1. To make the dressing,place the spring onion,garlic,sesame seeds,Sichuan peppercorns and chilli powder in a heatproof bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan until smoking and pour over the contents of the bowl. Stand for 2 minutes,then add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
2. Peel the broccoli stem and cut off any parts that are dry or too hard. Cut lengthways into thick ½ cm-thick slices. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil and boil the broccoli for just 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of iced salted water to stop the cooking,then drain well. Slice into batons and transfer to a serving plate. Pour over as much of the dressing as you like and serve.

Serves 4-6,as a side dish

Tip:This dressing is also delicious with cucumbers or silken tofu.

This recipe is from episode eight ofGood Food Kitchen season 2,screening on 9Now.