Sprouts With Sesame Spring Onions Food

SEASONED BEANSPROUTS

Steps:

• Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the beansprouts, cook for 10-15 secs, then drain and rinse under cold water until cool, and drain again. Gently squeeze out any excess water.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the spring onion, garlic, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Add the beansprouts, season with salt and gently toss to coat.

SESAME BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Get a pan on a medium heat and add in the olive oil.
• Slice the Brussels sprouts in half and place them flat side down into the pan for 3 to 4 minutes. You're looking for them to go golden so don't be tempted to turn them! Season with sea salt and black pepper.
• Slice the spring onions on the diagonal and add to the pan around the sprouts.
• Cut the butter into slices and add to the pan around the sprouts and spring onions.
• Slice up your red chile and scatter into the pan, adding the seeds if you're feeling brave!
• Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and give it all a good toss. Add in your water to ensure they cook through for about 3 to 4 minutes. This will also create a sauce for your spouts.
• In a separate pan, toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
• Serve on a plate and scatter over the browned sesame seeds.

SESAME & SPRING ONION STIR-FRIED UDON WITH CRISPY TOFU

Steps:

• Drain and pat the tofu dry with kitchen paper. Cut into cubes, wrap in more kitchen paper, and place a heavy board over the top. Leave to drain for 15 mins.
• Mix the cornflour, chilli flakes and ground peppercorns together in a bowl with a pinch of salt, then add the drained tofu. Toss well to coat.
• Heat half the vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat, and fry the tofu pieces for 5-6 mins until golden all over. Scoop out of the pan, and leave to drain on kitchen paper.
• Add the remaining oil to the pan and stir-fry the spring onions and beans for 3-4 mins until tender and lightly golden. Pour a kettle of boiling water over the noodles in a sieve to loosen. Drain well, then tip into the pan. Fry for a few minutes until piping hot. Add the sesame oil and sesame seeds, and sizzle for a few seconds. Splash in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, then add the tofu. Toss well, then serve in bowls with a pinch of sesame seeds on top and more soy sauce on the side.

TOASTED SESAME SPROUTS

Steps:

• Toast the sesame seeds and, while they are still hot, use a pestle and mortar to grind all but ½ tbsp until almost powder-like. Mix the soy and mirin into the crushed seeds, along with the sugar and 2 tsp water.
• Heat a large wok, then stir-fry the sprouts with a splash of water until softened but still crunchy. Stir through the sesame paste, then scatter with the remaining sesame seeds and the chilli, if using.

SPROUTS WITH SESAME & SPRING ONIONS

Steps:

• In a wok or large frying pan, heat the oil. Fry the ginger and Brussels sprouts, tossing to coat them in the oil for 5-6 mins, until slightly browned. Add a few tbsp water during cooking to stop them sticking if needed.
• Throw in the beansprouts, spring onions, honey and soy sauce, then stir-fry for 1 min. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and serve immediately with extra soy sauce, if you like.