Brussels Sprouts With Sweet Chili Sauce

Name: Brussels Sprouts With Sweet Chili Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 pound, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb Brussels sprout, remove stem tip and quarter; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (I use Trader Joe's); 2 teaspoons fish sauce or 2 teaspoons soy sauce, if you don't have fish sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 2 garlic cloves, minced finely

Submitted by Nado2003

"I had something similar at Noodle Star in Maui. The server said they deep fried their Brussels Sprouts leaves and then put a sauce on. Those were really addictive. But deep fried leaves with lots of sauce. So you are really not getting a lot of vegetables. This is a quick and healthier version."

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photo by Jo-Ann

Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 1 pound
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb Brussels sprout, remove stem tip and quarter
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (I use Trader Joe's)
2 teaspoons fish sauce or 2 teaspoons soy sauce, if you don't have fish sauce
1 tablespoon water
2 garlic cloves, minced finely

directions

Heat oil in heavy bottom (broiler safe) or cast iron 12 inch skillet on medium or medium/high heat. Place cut side of Brussels Sprout on pan, in single layer, don't over crowd. Cook about 2 minutes, or until browned.
Turn Brussels Sprouts over to the other cut surface, cook about 2 minutes. Add water to pan. Cover and steam on medium heat for about 3 minutes.
Mix Sweet Chili Sauce, Fish or soy sauce, and garlic in a small bowl until blended.
Turn Brussels Sprouts over to the rounded side (or the uncut surface).
Pour sauce mixture over browned Brussels Sprout. Don't mix. Put skillet of Brussels Sprout in broiler on high to carmelize sauce for about 3 minutes. Or until sauce is bubbling and carmelize but not burnt.
Place on platters and serve immediately.