Description
Delight in these Asian Brussels Sprouts pan-fried to crispy perfection and coated with a sticky, umami-rich miso glaze. This quick and flavorful side dish melds the earthiness of Brussels sprouts with the savory depth of miso, balanced by a touch of sweetness from maple syrup and a hint of tang from rice vinegar. Optional lime juice and toasted sesame seeds add fresh brightness and crunch, making it a perfect accompaniment for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Brussels Sprouts
- 400 g Brussels sprouts
Glaze
- 2 tbsp rapeseed or olive oil
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (apple cider or white wine vinegar can be substituted)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
To Serve (Optional)
- Lime juice
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels Sprouts: Trim the woody ends of each sprout and remove any yellow or damaged leaves. Wash thoroughly and dry the sprouts well to ensure they crisp up when cooking.
- Cut Evenly: Depending on their size, halve or quarter the Brussels sprouts so that all pieces are similar in size. This helps them cook evenly.
- Heat the Pan: Warm a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of rapeseed or olive oil, allowing it to heat until shimmering.
- Pan Fry the Sprouts: Add the prepared Brussels sprouts in a single layer, avoiding stirring for about 5 minutes. This allows one side to get crispy and develop a lovely golden color.
- Cook Through: Stir the sprouts and continue cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until they reach your preferred tenderness.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the sprouts cook, whisk together the miso paste, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and optional toasted sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Coat with Glaze: When the sprouts are tender, pour the miso glaze over them and stir well to ensure every sprout is evenly coated.
- Caramelize the Glaze: Continue cooking the sprouts with the glaze for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize and become sticky.
- Serve: Immediately serve the Brussels sprouts, optionally drizzling with lime juice and sprinkling with toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- These Brussels sprouts achieve a perfect balance of crispness and tenderness through pan frying.
- The miso glaze imparts a rich umami flavor with a subtle sweetness and tang.
- Use lime juice and toasted sesame seeds as garnish for brightness and crunch, but they are optional.
- Feel free to substitute rice vinegar with apple cider or white wine vinegar.
- Ensure sprouts are dry before frying to maximize crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 184 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
