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Honey Shellacked Broccoli with Toasted Sesame Seeds

Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing

  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ tbsp honey
  • ½ tbsp light tamari or soy

For the Broccoli

  • 1 large broccoli florets only
  • 1-2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1-2 shallots sliced in ¼ inch rounds
  • 2-3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds I like to mix the black and white

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the broccoli until tender 4-5 minutes, drain and set aside.
  • Mix together dressing ingredients in a small bowl, set aside.
  • In a large frying pan over med-high heat, heat the vegetable oil, add the shallots cook until dark and crisp a little, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the dressing to the hot pan with the shallots (make sure you don’t leave the honey behind), allow that to bubble for a minute or so.
  • Add the broccoli, toss with the dressing so that they are coated and shiny.
  • Serve hot (they can be reheated in the frying pan if you were not ready to serve immediately, just leave them in the pan).