SERVES 4
The anchovies combined with butter impart a perfectly savory flavor, or umami, to the broccoli. This dish is excellent with a lightly seasoned grilled meat.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb/455 g broccoli rabe, ends trimmed
¾ cup/180 ml water
1 tbsp/15 g butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
FOR THE SAUCE:
3 anchovy fillets, minced
1 tbsp/15 ml extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp/3 g fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
½ tsp crushed red pepper
¼ tsp sea salt
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Place water in a large skillet with broccoli rabe and heat over medium-low heat. Cover and allow it to steam, about 8–10 minutes. When the water has evaporated and the broccoli is fairly tender remove the cover and add butter and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until broccoli is lightly browned. In a separate bowl, mix anchovies, olive oil, lemon zest, parsley, red pepper and salt. Pour sauce over broccoli rabe. Toss and serve.
