ASIAN
BROCCOLI 
Broccoli is a powerhouse of nutrition. The word broccoli is derived from the Latin word brachium. Broccolo is its Italian name and means - cabbage sprout. It is a member of the cauliflower family and resembles a cauliflower - a cauliflower is creamy white in color and broccoli is a bright green or a purple-green.
Ingredients
Broccoli, trimmed aggressively
: 1 pound
Sesame oil
:
1 tsp
Minced garlic (from a jar)
:
1 tsp
Minced ginger (from a jar)
:
1 tsp
Soy sauce
: 1 tbsp
Rice wine vinegar
: 1 tbsp
Salt and pepper
: To taste
Method
- Add 1/2 inch water to a microwave safe dish with a cover. Add broccoli, cover and cook in the microwave for 5 minutes (or more, see notes above) or until broccoli is nearly cooked.
- While broccoli cooks, assemble remaining ingredients.
- Pour over the broccoli, cover and let rest for 5 minutes.