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Purple Broccoli with Teriyaki Mayonnaise

This purple broccoli with teriyaki mayonnaise is a quick and delicious side dish. Purple broccoli has a striking colour when raw, but it softens to a darker green once cooked. Its naturally nutty, earthy flavour goes beautifully with the sweet-savoury notes of teriyaki sauce and the creamy richness of mayonnaise. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dish makes a perfect side for teriyaki chicken, karaage, yakitori, grilled tofu, or other Japanese-style mains. For an extra touch, sprinkle sesame seeds over the top before serving. You can also make this recipe vegan-friendly by using plant-based mayonnaise. And if you’re short on time, simply stir a spoonful of ready-made teriyaki sauce (like Kikkoman) into the mayo for an instant shortcut. Tips & Variations
  • Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to the mayo for extra freshness.
  • Use broccolini or tenderstem broccoli if purple broccoli isn’t available.
  • For a spicier kick, stir a little wasabi or sriracha into the mayo.
  • Double the teriyaki mayo and keep some aside as a dipping sauce for chicken or tofu.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g purple sprouting broccoli
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp mirin
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 pinch ground ginger
  • 3 Tbsp mayonnaise regular or vegan
  • Optional: toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and ginger. Stir continuously for a few minutes until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Meanwhile, steam the purple broccoli for about 5 minutes, until tender but still with a little bite. Alternatively, blanch in boiling water for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Arrange the broccoli on a serving platter.
  4. Mix the cooled teriyaki sauce with the mayonnaise until smooth, then drizzle generously over the broccoli.
  5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving, if desired.