Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

By scottnjennie

Molly Watson, Ambjorn Lindskog, Bistro Elan, Palo Alto, CA, Sunset

DECEMBER 2006

Ingredients

• 2 pounds brussels sprouts
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 8 ounces pancetta, cut crosswise into 1/4-in.-wide strips
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Using a sharp knife or mandoline (see Notes), thinly slice brussels sprouts crosswise, discarding root ends. (The resulting "shaved" sprouts should resemble confetti.)

2. Pour vegetable oil into a large pot over high heat; add pancetta and stir until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high, add brussels sprouts, and cook, stirring often, until sprouts are bright green and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.