Fried Brussels Sprouts

Fried Brussels Sprouts

Recipe type: Appetizer Yield: 4-6 Prep time: 20-30 mins Cook time: 15-20 mins Total time: 35 mins

Cultivated in Belgium, Perfected in Laguna Beach

Ingredients:

1 lb   Brussels sprout – trimmed, cut in half
4       Chinese sausage (Lap cheong) – sliced thin on the diagonal
1 qt  Canola oil
1 C    Sweet and sour sauce (see recipe below)
         Sprigs of cilantro for garnish

Sauce
1 C       Sweet and sour
1/2 C   Rice wine vinegar
2 C       Sugar
1/2 C   Fish sauce
2 T       Sriracha

Directions:

1. For the sauce:
3. Mix all the ingredients together and set aside.
5. Set the fryer at 350 Fahrenheit (or a deep pan, using a thermometer).
7. Drop Brussels sprouts and Chinese sausage and fry for about 1 minute.
9. Remove and blot the excess oil with paper towels.
11. Toss while hot with the sweet and sour sauce
13. Add cilantro leaves and serve.
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17. Chef’s note: This Brussels sprouts recipe can be sautéed for a healthier version but it won’t taste the same–frying gives a richer, more caramelized flavor.

Published on July 7, 2020 by Teri Williams