Mock Zha Cai

Name: Mock Zha Cai
Yield: 1 Serving
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1-2 Broccoli Stems *about 60g; 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce; 1/4 teaspoon Sesame Oil; 1/4 teaspoon Rā-yu (Chilli Oil); 1/4 teaspoon Rice Vinegar; Toasted Sesame Seeds *optional; Chilli Garlic Sauce *optional

Hiroko Liston @hirokoliston

Melbourne, Australia

‘Zha Cai’ is Chinese pickled knobby stems of mustard plant. It is fermented just like Korean Kimchi. ‘Zha Cai’ is called ‘Zāsai ‘ in Japan and it is popular. You can make this ‘Mock Zha Cai’ with Broccoli stems. It tastes similar to ‘Zha Cai’ and it is great for drinking!

Hiroko Liston @hirokoliston

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Ingredients

1 Serving

1-2Broccoli Stems *about 60g
1 teaspoonSoy Sauce
1/4 teaspoonSesame Oil
1/4 teaspoonRā-yu (Chilli Oil)
1/4 teaspoonRice Vinegar
Toasted Sesame Seeds *optional
Chilli Garlic Sauce *optional

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Steps

1

Combine Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Rā-yu (Chilli Oil) and Rice Vinegar in a small bowl.
2

Remove the tough outer parts from Broccoli stem(s), and thinly slice.
3

Cook sliced Broccoli Stem in the boiling water for 15 to 20 seconds, drain well, then add to the marinade. Combine well and set aside for 30 minutes or longer.
4

Sprinkle with Toasted Sesame Seeds (*optional) and enjoy.
5

For the photo below, I added 1/2 teaspoon Chilli Garlic Sauce.