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The flavor of the soy paste really shines here, so use the best-quality one you can find. We like Yu Ding Xing’s glutinous rice soy paste.
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Recipe information
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
1 lb. Chinese broccoli or broccolini, trimmed, cut in thirds crosswise
¼ cup soy paste (such as Yu Ding Xing)
Preparation
Step 1
Set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with 1" water, cover pot, and bring water to a boil. Add broccoli to steamer basket, cover pot, and steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk soy paste and 2 Tbsp. water in a large bowl.
Step 3
Arrange broccoli on a platter and drizzle sauce over.