Description
Sweet, spicy, and perfectly crispy Brussel sprouts tossed in a homemade Sriracha-honey glaze. A simple side dish thats surprisingly addictive!
Ingredients
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- 12 oz (340 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) Olive oil
- Crushed roasted peanuts to garnish
- Cilantro for garnish
- 4 tbsp Honey
- 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Make the Sriracha-Honey Glaze
- In a large bowl, combine the honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until all the liquids have combined. Set aside for later use as a glaze for the brussel sprouts.
- Prepare the garnishes
- Crush the roasted peanuts with a muddler or rolling pin. Set aside in a small bowl. Chop the cilantro and set aside in a separate small bowl.
- Steam the brussel sprouts
- Trim and halve the brussel sprouts. Boil or steam them for 4-5 minutes. Remove them from heat and allow them to dry completely.
- Coat the brussel sprouts in cornstarch and fry them in olive oil
- Toss the dry, steamed or boiled brussel sprouts in cornstarch, or another thickener like rice flour or ground flaxseed. Place a large pan over medium heat and add the oil. When the oil heats up, add the sprouts until they are crispy and golden.
- Add the glaze to the brussel sprouts
- While the sprouts are just finished getting crispy and golden in the pan, stir in the Sriracha honey glaze until all of the vegetables are well coated.
- Garnish and serve
- Remove the sprouts from the pan and transfer them into a serving bowl. Top with the crushed peanuts and chopped cilantro and, if desired, a lime wedge or two. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy sprouts, ensure they are completely dry before tossing in cornstarch.
- To adjust the spice level, reduce the amount of sriracha or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Store leftover sprouts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5