Korean Style Steamed Broccoli Salad =]

Ingredients:

• 2 heads of broccoli (1½ pounds)
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 2 teaspoons of sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoons of crushed hot pepper (optional)
• ½ teaspoons of ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of white or apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1. Thoroughly wash the broccoli in cold water to remove any dirt from between the florets.
2. Cut off the tough tip of the stem of each head of broccoli, then cut the heads lengthwise along the individual florets, towards the stem and about 4 inch long. Each piece will look like a little tree.
3. Place the broccoli trees into a pot and add ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil with the lid closer for 10 minutes over medium high heat.
4. Open the lid, drain and let it cool down for a few minutes.
5. Make a coating sauce by combining the olive oil, salt, sugar, garlic, dried and crushed chili pepper, ground black pepper, and vinegar in a large mixing bowl.
   
6. Add the broccoli to the coating sauce and mix it all together.
7. Serve warm or cold as a side dish for barbecue or any type of meat dish, or as a snack.