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Easy Teriyaki broccoli recipe with Coconut Rice (+ homemade teriyaki sauce marinade recipe)

Sticky sweet broccoli wrapped in golden crunchy sesame seeds, spicy peppers, fresh spring onions, and herbs is served over a bed of steaming coconut rice. Yum. dig your fork into these lightly charred and deliciously sweet and sticky sesame-crusted broccoli bites served with fluffy coconut rice because these bowls of goodness are calling your name. These pan-fried bowlfuls of sticky sweet broccoli speckled with crunchy sesame seeds, juicy peppers, and a handful of fresh herbs get taken to the next level when served with a mini mountain of luscious fragrant coconut rice.
Sticky sweet broccoli wrapped in golden crunchy sesame seeds, spicy peppers, fresh spring onions, and herbs is served over a bed of steaming coconut rice. Yum. 
Dig your fork into these lightly charred and deliciously sweet and sticky sesame-crusted broccoli bites served with fluffy coconut rice because these bowls of goodness are calling your name. These pan-fried bowlfuls of sticky sweet broccoli speckled with crunchy sesame seeds, juicy peppers, and a handful of fresh herbs get taken to the next level when served with a mini mountain of luscious fragrant coconut rice. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 head Broccoli Broken into florets
  • 2 Red Bell Peppers Diced
  • 2 Spring Onions Chopped
  • ½ cup (120ml) Teriyaki Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Sesame Seeds

Coconut Rice

  • 2 cups (400g) Jasmine Rice
  • 1 14oz can Coconut Milk
  • 1½ cups (350ml) Water
  • Pinch of salt

Toppings

  • 1 handful Fresh Cilantro or Fresh Basil Chopped

Instructions

Cooking rice on the stove

  • Begin by adding the jasmine rice to a pot, then cover it with water and coconut milk. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt, and cover the pot with a lid.
  • Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Allow the rice to cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
    Once the rice is nearly done, remove the pot from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for a few minutes. This resting period allows the rice to finish cooking off the heat and ensures that it’s perfectly tender and fluffy when served.

Cooking rice in an instant pot

  • Add the rice, water, salt, and coconut milk to an instant pot. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes and let the natural pressure release by letting it sit there for 10-15 minutes. 
    Next, release the steam and fluff the rice with a fork or spoon. 

Making the broccoli teriyaki bowls

  • Heat olive oil or your preferred vegetable oil in a large skillet, wok, or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, then add the broccoli florets. Cook them, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until they start to become tender.
  • Next, add the diced bell peppers, chopped spring onions, and sesame seeds to the pan. Mix everything together and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then pour in the teriyaki sauce. Stir the sauce into the vegetables and allow it to come to a bubble, stirring occasionally, until it starts to thicken and caramelize, coating the veggies in a sticky glaze.
  • Once the sauce is sticky and the broccoli is golden, the dish is ready. Serve the sticky broccoli teriyaki over a bed of steaming coconut rice, and garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or basil for a burst of flavor.

Notes

How to make homemade Teriyaki sauce marinade recipe

If you want to make your homemade teriyaki sauce I’ve got you covered. This sauce is easy to make and makes a deliciously sweet and sticky vegan teriyaki sauce. 

Teriyaki sauce marinade recipe Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Tamari Sauce (180 ml or 180 grams)
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup (60 ml or 80 grams)
  • 2 tbsp Sweet and Sour Chili Sauce (30 ml or 30 grams)
  • ¼ cup Water (60 ml or 60 grams)
  • ½ tbsp Fresh Ginger, Minced (7.5 grams)
  • 1 tsp Garlic, Minced (5 grams)
  • 1 tbsp Chives, Finely chopped (15 grams)
  • 1 tbsp Tahini (15 grams)
  • 1 tbsp Brown Rice Flour (10 grams)
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander (2 grams)

How to make teriyaki sauce marinade recipe Instructions

Combine the tamari sauce, maple syrup, sweet and sour chili sauce, and water in a bowl, and whisk them together until well combined. Add the minced ginger, minced garlic, chopped chives, tahini, ground coriander, and rice flour, and whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. 
Transfer the teriyaki sauce into a clean jar or bottle, and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it. This will keep your sauce fresh and ready to add delicious flavor to your dishes whenever needed.