KUNG PAO BRUSSELS SPROUTS
One of the best ways to add a kick to this everyday vegetable
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10mins
Cook Time
30mins
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10mins
Cook Time
30mins
Ingredients
Oven Fried Brussels Sprouts
For KP Sauce
Instructions
For Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  1. Set oven to high broil setting.
  2. Toss cut brussels sprouts and garlic in a bowl or on a sheet tray in oil and salt and pepper.
  3. Lay brussels sprouts in a single layer and transfer to oven rack set two notes down form the top rail.
  4. Broil until edges begin to char for about 10-15 mins.
For the Kung Pao Sauce
  1. Heat pan on stovetop with sesame oil on medium/high heat.
  2. Make a slurry of starch and water/broth, set aside.
  3. Flash fry dried chilies in oil until just slightly burned and quickly remove the chilis, reserve.
  4. Add ginger, garlic, sliced peppers, to oil and cook until garlic is golden brown.
  5. Turn heat down to medium. Combine Sambal, sugar, soy, sweet chili/hoisin sauce and add to pan.
  6. Whisk until dissolved and quickly stream in starch slurry. Cook until just thickened.
  7. Add chilis back to pan and turn heat off completely.
  8. Remove brussel sprouts from oven and add to sauce. Toss together until coated and transfer to warm platter.
  9. Top with cilantro and chopped peanuts, almonds, or sesame seeds for garnish and crunch.
Recipe Notes

If you’re adding protein to this dish, prepare it before making the sauce and toss it all together in the final step.