Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded broccoli stems (4 to 5 large stems)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut in thin 2-inch julienne
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons slivered mint leaves
  • 1 serrano chile, minced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoons minced or grated fresh ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced or pureed (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons grapeseed or sunflower oil
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Method

  • Place the shredded broccoli stems in a colander, sprinkle with salt, toss and leave to drain for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Squeeze out excess water.
  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli stems, bell pepper, cilantro, mint, and chile and toss together.
  • In a bowl or measuring cup whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt to taste, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and grapeseed or sunflower oil.
  • Toss with the shredded vegetable mixture.
  • Serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Sprinkle each serving with black sesame seeds.