Chinese-style Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 heads fresh broccoli
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar

Recipe

• separate broccoli into bite-sized florets. peel tough skin off stem and quarter it into 2 inch pieces cut slantwise.
• bring 2 1/2 quarts water, 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon salt to boil. add broccoli and boil quickly for 1 minute; plunge into cold water to set color; drain and place on platter or in a bowl.
• in a small bowl combine soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and sugar. pour mixture over broccoli, toss. this salad can be served hot or cold, your choice!