Brussels Sprout Fried Rice Food

EASY BRUSSELS SPROUT FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
• When hot add the Brussels sprout halves and sauté until just tender (about 4 minutes).
• Next add the onions and cook for another couple of minutes until the onion is translucent, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• Tip in the cold cooked rice, soy sauce and maple syrup. Cook for about 5 minutes, tossing frequently until the rice is piping hot.
• Add the cashew nuts, toss once more then serve.

BRUSSELS SPROUT FRIED BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. When hot, add in the onion. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until it starts to soften.
• Add in the brussels sprouts and mushrooms. Cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, until the sprouts are tender but a touch crisp. Add in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Remove the mixture to a medium bowl.
• If the skillet is dry, add in ½ tablespoon more oil and give it a swirl. Add in the eggs and cook, stirring frequently, until scrambled. Remove to the bowl with the veggies.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, then add the cold rice. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until heated through and toasted.
• Turn down the heat to medium low, then add in the veggie/egg mixture, the cashews and the soy sauce. Mix to combine and continue to cook for about 1 minute, until everything is nice and hot. Serve as desired.

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUT FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet or wok to medium heat.
• Add the sesame oil and minced garlic, sauté garlic until fragrant (20-30 seconds)
• Add shredded Brussels Sprouts and let them cook for at least 30 seconds without stirring, you want them to start to brown slightly and crisp up.
• Stir sprouts, add onion, cooked rice and let rice mixture sit for 30 seconds before stirring.
• Stir rice mixture, and let cook for at least one minute until onion is tender.
• Add soy sauce, stir and cook for 30 seconds more.
• Push fried rice to one side of the pan, add eggs, scramble and stir into rice mixture.

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Remove brown outer leaves of brussel sprouts. Cut the brussel sprouts in half. NOTE: Original recipe left brussel sprouts whole. It's your choice to cut in half or leave whole.
• In sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the brussel sprouts and fry, stirring occasionally, until very dark brown, almost charred, but NOT burnt.
• The last minute of cooking, add the garlic and stir in to combine. Be careful not to burn the garlic!
• Season to taste with salt, white pepper and lemon juice if using. Serve warm.