Q: What can I use instead of fresh chicken sauce?
A: You can use a light soy sauce or oyster sauce as a substitute.
Q: Is it necessary to use a mold for the carrot flowers?
A: No, it’s optional. You can simply slice the carrots if you don’t have a mold.
Q: Can I blanch the broccoli for longer than 1 minute?
A: Yes, but be careful not to overcook it as it should retain some crunchiness.
Fresh Chicken Sauce Broccoli Platter
Notes
- Half a broccoli
- A small amount of carrot
- 1 tablespoon of fresh chicken sauce
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- Soak the ingredients in water with a bit of baking soda, rinse well, and drain.
- Peel the broccoli florets and slice the carrot. Blanch both in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain.
- Arrange the broccoli on a plate, with the florets facing down and stems up.
- Place the molded carrot flowers on top of the broccoli.
- Prepare a sauce by mixing sesame oil and fresh chicken sauce.
- Serve the broccoli with the sauce.
- Low in calories
- Rich in vitamins and fiber
- Healthy fats from sesame oil