Cauliflower and Broccoli Pickles

Submitted by mersaydees

"From Judith Ferguson’s book, Japanese Cooking. Cook time doesn’t include the 3 hours refrigeration time. Mirin is fermented soy bean paste; it comes in a light or white variety, or dark, reddish color; a yellow variety is the most common. Mirin is a Japanese cooking wine. Miso is a soybean paste."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• VEGETABLES

• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 small head cauliflower, cut in flowerets
• 4 ounces broccoli, cut in flowerets

• DRESSING

• 1 tablespoon wasabi powder
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 teaspoon black sesame seed

directions

1. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add salt and the prepared vegetables. Cook for about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Leave to dry while you make the dressing.
2. Mix dressing ingredients together.
3. Toss vegetables with the dressing and refrigerate 3 hours before serving.