Sweet and Sour Brussels Sprouts
Golden pan-fried Brussels sprouts coated in a glossy sweet and sour sauce with a hint of Chinese flavor. The perfect side for rice, noodles, chicken, or fish.
Equipment
- 1 wok or large frying pan
Ingredients
- 500 g Brussels sprouts
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 100 ml water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Clean and halve the Brussels sprouts. Remove any outer leaves that look damaged.
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok. Place sprouts cut-side down and fry until the surface is golden. Stir briefly so they soften but stay crisp.
Prepare the sauce:
- In a cup, mix together the tomato paste and cornstarch slurry. Add sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce, and stir well. Pour in the hot boiling water and mix until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the sprouts in the pan and toss well. Season with black pepper.
- Serve immediately with rice or noodles.
Notes
- For heat, add a little fresh chili or chili flakes to the sauce.
- You can also roast the sprouts in the oven at 220 °C (430 °F) for about 15 minutes before adding the sauce.
- The sauce pairs well with other veggies too, like broccoli or cauliflower.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 567mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1005IUVitamin C: 107mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
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