Broccoli With Golden Dressing

Golden dressing is a classic Japanese vinegar dressing thickened with egg yolks, which complements the sweetness of the broccoli. From "Japanese Vegetarian Cooking", 1986, by Leslie Downer.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb broccoli
•  salt

• Dressing

• 2  tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3  tablespoons  dashi (basic Japanese soup stock)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon light soy sauce or 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons honey or 2  teaspoons mirin
• 2  egg yolks, beaten

• Garnish

•  toasted  white sesame seeds

Directions

1. Break the broccoli into florets and parboil in lightly salted boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender; the stems should still be a little crisp. Drain immediately and plunge into cold water to stop cooking.Drain again and set aside.
2. Combine the dressing ingredients in the top of a double boiler and heat gradually for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy. Cool to room temperature.
3. Pat the broccoli dry with paper towels and arrange attractively in 4 small bowls. Spoon the dressing on top, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.