purple sprouting broccoli

Purple sprouting broccoli with a hint of garlic and sesame...perfect with your Sunday roast

Purple sprouting broccoli with garlic & sesame

tbsp groundnut oil or vegetable oil

tbsp toasted sesame oil

garlic

sesame seeds

Trim off any hard ends from the broccoli stalks as well as any very coarse leaves. Bring a large quantity of salted water to the boil in a very large saucepan and plunge in the broccoli. With the lid on, quickly bring the water back to the boil, then remove the lid and briskly simmer the broccoli for about 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

Meanwhile, heat both oils in the pan over a medium heat. Fry the garlic for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the slices are light golden. Throw in the broccoli and fry it for 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently, until the stalks are piping hot and imbued with the garlicky oil.

Serve immediately with the sesame seeds sprinkled over the top.

Use a combination of cornflour and plain flour to make the crispiest tempura. It pairs wonderfully with nuoc cham, a sweet-sour Vietnamese dipping sauce

Purple sprouting broccoli tempura with nuoc cham

cornflour

plain flour

1tbsp black sesame seeds (optional)

vegetable oil

milliliters soda water

broccoli

tbsp fish sauce

limes

bird's-eye chilli

tbsp sugar

For the nuoc cham, whisk together all of the ingredients with 5 tbsp hot water in a small bowl. Set aside while you make the tempura.

Whisk the cornflour, plain flour, sesame seeds (if using) and a large pinch of salt together. Fill a large, deep pan no more than a third full with the vegetable oil and heat until it reaches 180C or a cube of bread dropped in browns in 20 seconds.

Quickly whisk the soda water into the flour mixture, being careful not to overmix, then dunk in the broccoli using tongs. Carefully lower into the hot oil and cook for 2-3 mins until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper, then serve with the nuoc cham on the side for dipping.

An amazing vegan taco recipe topped with tasty toasted chickpeas, guacamole and mango salsa. 

Vegan chickpea tacos with mango salsa

300 grams/10½oz fine cornmeal flour flour

salt

olive oil

tin chickpeas,

purple sprouting broccoli heads,

asparagus spears,

garlic clove, finely chopped

dried chilli, finely chopped

½ tsp sweet smoked paprika

salt and black pepper

mango,

green chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped

mirin

½ shallot, peeled and finely chopped

½ orange, juice only

Mash the squash in this ramen into the base to make a lovely creamy soup with a hint of sweetness. Top with purple sprouting broccoli or any veg you have in the fridge

Miso & butternut squash ramen

pack of chopped butternut squash

½ tbsp white miso

peanut butter

tsp reduced-salt soy sauce

vegetable stock

wholemeal egg noodles

eggs soft-boiled (for 7 mins)

coriander

red chilli sliced

Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Spread the butternut squash, broccoli and garlic cloves across a large baking tray lined with baking parchment, then drizzle with the vegetable oil and season well. Roast for 20-25 mins until cooked through and charring around the edges.

Put half of the butternut squash in a medium bowl and squeeze out the roasted garlic from the skins into the bowl. Leave the broccoli in the oven to keep warm. Mash the squash and garlic well with a fork or potato masher until a rough paste forms. Whisk in the miso, peanut butter and soy sauce until smooth.

Heat the stock in a large pan until boiling, then whisk in the butternut squash and miso mixture. Bring to a simmer and add the noodles. Cook for 3-4 mins until just tender.

Split the soup and noodles between two bowls, then top with the remaining half of the butternut squash, the broccoli, halved soft-boiled eggs, coriander and sliced chilli. Grind black pepper over the eggs, if you like.

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