Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Dates And Kumquats Recipe

Name: Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Dates And Kumquats Recipe
Ingredients: sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 24 brussels sprouts, trimmed and tough outer leaves removed; 6 kumquats, sliced into thin rings; 1 sugar; juice of one orange; 1 sherry vinegar; 2 unsalted butter; 1 fresh bay leaf; 2 thyme; 6 medjool dates, halved and pitted; 1 clove garlic, crushed; pinch of chile flakes

Walter Manzke|Feb. 3, 2012 3:45 pm EST

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The bright and tangy flavor of kumquats is transformed in a syrup and tempered by the sweetness of Medjool dates in this innovative recipe for Brussels sprouts from chef Walter Manzke, who worked at the critically acclaimed French restaurant Church and State in Los Angeles. — Will BudiamanClick here to see Chefs' Favorite Winter Recipes.

Servings

3

Ingredients

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
24 brussels sprouts, trimmed and tough outer leaves removed
6 kumquats, sliced into thin rings
1 sugar
juice of one orange
1 sherry vinegar
2 unsalted butter
1 fresh bay leaf
2 thyme
6 medjool dates, halved and pitted
1 clove garlic, crushed
pinch of chile flakes

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Fill a large bowl with ice water.
Add the sprouts and cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a small knife, about 5-6 minutes. Drain and plunge into the ice water bath. When the sprouts are cold, remove and drain on a kitchen towel.
Place the kumquats in a small saucepot with about 2 cups cold water. Bring rapidly to a boil over high heat, then drain and rinse. Repeat 2 more times. After the third time, add the sugar, orange juice and sherry vinegar to the pot with the blanched kumquats. Slowly simmer until the liquid has reduced to a syrup.
Add the butter to an 8-inch sauté pan. Heat slowly until the butter is lightly browned. Add the Brussels sprouts, the bay leaf, thyme, garlic, and chile flakes to the pan. Sauté until the sprouts are golden brown.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the kumquats and dates. Sauté for 1 more minute. Remove and discard the garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Serve.