
Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
6 servings:
2 1/4 lbs brussels sprouts
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic
1/3 oz ginger
2 dried chilis
4 sprigs mint
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp chili paste
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup mirin
2 tbsp rice vinegar
Salt
Utensils
Oven
Cutting board
Knife
Bowl
Baking sheet
Frying pan
Pot (small)
Bowl (large)
Instructions

Step 1
Ingredients: 2 1/4 lbs Brussels sprouts | 2 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil | salt
Utensils: oven | cutting board | knife | bowl | baking sheet
Preheat oven to 220°C/430°F. Halve Brussels sprouts and add to a bowl. Add most of the sesame oil, season with salt, and stir to combine. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for approx. 20 min.

Step 2
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic | 1/3 oz ginger | 2 dried chilis | 4 sprigs mint | 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Utensils: frying pan
In the meantime peel and finely chop garlic and ginger. Finely chop dried chilis and slice mint into thin strips. Roast sesame seeds in a frying pan until they are fragrant and golden brown.

Step 3
Ingredients: 1 tsp toasted sesame oil | 1 tsp chili paste | 2 tbsp sugar | 1/3 cup soy sauce | 1/4 cup mirin | 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Utensils: pot (small)
Heat remaining sesame oil in a small pot. Add ginger and garlic and fry over medium heat for approx. 2 – 3 min. Add chili paste and keep frying for approx. 2 min. Add dried chilis, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar and let the mixture simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool down.

Step 4
Utensils: bowl (large)
Add roasted Brussels sprouts and marinade to a large bowl and toss to coat. Sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds and fresh mint. Enjoy!
