Liang Pan Chich Lan
- 2 cups broccoli stems
- 1 quart water
- 12 teaspoon baking soda, see note
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 12 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Braggs liquid aminos or 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, see note
- Note: The baking soda must be added to get the bright green color.
- Do NOT use light cooking sesame oil.
- You want the dark smoky kind.
- Peel tough outer layer from the stalks and rinse.
- Now cut off flowerets including 1 inch of the stem in the cut.
- Use the flowerets in another dish.
- Now the stems.
- Cut into 1 1/2 X 1/2 X 1/2 inch strips or close or 1/4 inch diagonal slices to make about 2 cups.
- In sauce pan boil the water then add stems and soda.
- Parboil for 1 minute.
- Drain and rinse in cold water.
- Dry with paper towels and set in mixing bowl.
- Add dressing ingredients.
- Mix well.
- Chill
- Serve cold.
broccoli stems, water, baking soda, salt, sugar, braggs, sesame oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/liang-pan-chich-lan-206947 (may not work)