This recipe will make you a sprout loving convert
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 12 ounce brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved
  • 2 ounce thick-cut bacon, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup soy glaze (recipe follows)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped scallion, for garnish
  • vegetable or canola oil, for frying
  • 1 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon sambal oelek, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon water
Directions
  1. Step 1: Bring a large saucepan of water to boil. Add 12 ounces Brussels sprouts (ends trimmed and halved) and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer sprouts to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain completely. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Using a large sauté pan over medium heat, cook 2 ounces thick-cut bacon (cut into cubes), until the fat is rendered. Drain fat and remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: Using a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat 2 inches of vegetable or canola oil to 350 F. Fry sprouts until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Step 4: Reheat saute pan with bacon over medium high heat. Add Brussels sprouts and 1/4 cup soy glaze (recipe follows). Sauté until evenly coated and hot, about 30 seconds.
  5. Step 5: Transfer sprouts to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped scallions to garnish.
  6. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (or to taste), 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice and 2 tablespoons water. Whisk until combined.
  7. Step 2: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for several weeks. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.