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A STALK OF FRESH BRUSSELS SPROUTS HAS JUST ARRIVED IN THE KITCHEN. WHAT DO YOU DO NEXT?
DAVID HAETZMAN
Don’t cross the bottoms and boil them for an hour like your granny used to: sauté some shallots and garlic in a pan until they soften, then remove them from the pan and replace with pancetta until it’s nice and crispy. Then, remove the pancetta and sauté shredded Brussels sprouts until they are soft and coated in oil. Combine everything in the pan, add a glass of white wine, then let it reduce. Finally, add a splash of cream and allow it to thicken. Season to taste and i nish with some
fresh grated nutmeg on top to serve. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Ubiquitous Chip
ANDREW MITCHELL We get Brussels sprouts in 20kg sacks: we go through that many!! However the best tactic for bangin’
Brussels is to remove the outer leaves and steam for six to eight minutes. Then toss in a pan with chestnuts, crispy bacon and a
knob of butter.
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Finely shred them, stir fry with Chinese i ve spice and noodles and serve with a sesame and soy-glazed sea trout. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
PI SU
Stir fry the Brussels sprouts with garlic and king prawns in oyster sauce. So delicious: you should try it!
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Make sure you get the smallest
Brussels sprouts possible. You’re looking
for a bright green colour and for them to be as fresh as possible. Store them in a cold compartment of the fridge until you’re ready to cook. To cook, take them off the stalk and remove the i rst few leaves, cut the bottom with a sharp knife and wash them in plenty of cold water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and put the sprouts in to boil for four to i ve minutes or until tender. Cool them down in iced water, drain and reserve until ready to use and serve.
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KAORI SIMPSON
Roast them and spice up the l avour with a brushed-on teriyaki glaze.
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