Spicy Asian Brussles Sprouts

By vealam

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 1 pound of Brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 inches fresh ginger, minced
• 1 red chili, minced
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons hoisin (gluten free)
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• kosher salt to taste
• 1 red chili, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

In the jar of a blender puree the garlic, ginger, chili, vinegar, hoisin and sesame oil. Puree until smooth and season to taste with kosher salt.
In a large heavy pan over high heat, add the 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and then add the Brussels sprouts and sauté for 2 minutes until the vegetables are beginning to brown on the edges. Add the sauce and continue to cook for another two minutes. Add the chili and sauté one minute further until the brussels sprouts are fork tender. Season to taste with kosher salt.
Transfer the sprouts to a bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serve hot.