Brussels sprouts with shiitake
Many, many people hate brussels sprouts and only eat them at Christmas time. No wonder, given that most people serve them boiled with maybe some butter on top. Actually, the brussels sprout is a lovely, earthy vegetable that can be combined with many other veggies, fruits or meats as they easily take on flavours and spices. For example, these brussels sprouts with shiitake have and Asian twist – they go well with roasted poultry or pork.
Ingredients
Method
- Cut the bigger mushrooms in half.
- Clean the sprouts, if needed, then cut them into quarters.
- Finely chop the onion.
- Heat the oil in a wok, then stir-fry the onion for 3 minutes.
- Add the shiitake and brussels sprout, then the rice vinegar and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce and a splash of water.
- Put a lid on and steam for about 5-8 minutes, until the veggies are tender.
- Stir in the sesame oil and turn off the heat.
- Scatter the sesame seeds on top, then serve.