Sesame Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1.3 pounds broccoli rabe (rapini)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil dark divided
• 1 large garlic clove pressed
• 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt or 
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt or 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred divided
• 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed toasted
• 2 tablespoons shallots minced (1 large)

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Trim ends of broccoli rabe stalks. Bring 8 cups water and 1 tablespoon kosher salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. Add broccoli rabe; cook 1 minute.
3. Drain and plunge broccoli rabe into ice water; drain.
4. Combine shallots, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
5. Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add garlic; saut 1 minute.
7. Add broccoli rabe; saut 1 1/2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
8. Remove from heat.
9. Drizzle with shallot mixture; toss gently to coat.
10. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.