Emerald florets of broccoli charred to perfection, arranged majestically in a beautiful ceramic bowl. The dish is speckled with fiery red pepper flakes and glossy sesame seeds, brightened by a vibrant and glossy citrus Ponzu drizzle. An optional pair of designer wooden chopsticks adds an extra 'click' for Instagram.

Broccoli Fusion Flambe with Citrus Ponzu Drizzle

Name: Broccoli Fusion Flambe with Citrus Ponzu Drizzle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: broccoli, 2 heads cut into florets; extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons none; garlic, 3 cloves minced; red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon none; sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon none; freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon, 1 lemon squeezed; orange zest, 1 teaspoon zested; soy Sauce, 2 tablespoons none; salt, to taste none; black pepper, to taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Stir-frying

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: January 31, 2025

This unique fusion recipe brings together the warmth of a cosy winter stir-fry with the bright, green freshness of broccoli. Taking inspiration from a medley of eastern and western culinary traditions, our featured vegetable, broccoli, is given center stage.

Ingredients (for 2)

Broccoli - 2 heads - cut into florets
Extra-virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons - none
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon - none
Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon - none
Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon - 1 lemon - squeezed
Orange zest - 1 teaspoon - zested
Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons - none
Salt - to taste - none
Black pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🔥🥄

Heat 2 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🥦🍳🔄

Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook until they are tender and slightly charred for about 8-10 minutes. Make sure to stir occasionally.
Step 3 - 🧄🌶️🍳

Introduce the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan and continue cooking for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
Step 4 - 🍋🍊🥣

While the broccoli is cooking, mix together the freshly squeezed lemon juice, soy sauce, and orange zest to make the Ponzu drizzle.
Step 5 - 🥦🔀💦

Drizzle the Ponzu sauce over the stir-fried broccoli, stirring well to ensure all the florets are evenly coated.
Step 6 - 🧂🥄🍽️

Sprinkle the stir-fried broccoli with sesame seeds, season to taste with salt and black pepper, and serve immediately.

Additional

This delightful stir-fry is as versatile as it is tasty. Feel free to interexchange the broccoli with other vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cauliflower or even squash! You can also add a protein of your choice to make it even more filling. Kids will love helping out by mixing the Ponzu drizzle ingredients together.