Description
Easy Gochujang Broccoli is a fast Korean-inspired side dish featuring tender broccoli tossed in a bold, spicy sweet sauce. It comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and delivers big flavor in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the broccoli and cook for 4–5 minutes until bright green and lightly tender.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and water or broth.
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the broccoli.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with toasted sesame oil.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Adjust sweetness and spice based on your gochujang brand. For a vegan version, use maple syrup. Serve as a side dish or add tofu or chicken to make it a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired