Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 lbs

Brussels sprouts

halved

0.33 cup

fish sauce

0.25 cup

water

2 tbsp

rice wine vinegar

1 unit

lime

juiced

0.25 cup

sugar

1 unit

garlic clove

finely minced

1 piece

hot chili pepper

thinly sliced

Step 1
~3 min

Remove outer leaves of brussels sprouts.

Step 2
~3 min

Rinse brussels sprouts briefly.

Step 3
~3 min

Trim brussels sprouts.

Step 4
~3 min

Cut brussels sprouts in half.

Step 5
~3 min

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 6
~3 min

Pour about 2 tablespoons canola oil in a large baking dish.

Step 7
~3 min

Place brussel sprouts into the dish cut side down. Toss the brussel sprouts into the canola oil.

Step 8
~3 min

Bake for 20-25 minutes, turn over after 10 minutes and bake until brown and crispy.

Step 9
~3 min

While sprouts are cooking, prepare the sauce.

Step 10
~3 min

In a jar, pour fish sauce, water, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and chile.

Step 11
~3 min

Shake the jar well to combine the sauce ingredients.

Step 12
~3 min

Adjust the sauce to your taste. If it is too salty, add more water.

Step 13
~3 min

The remaining sauce can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Step 14
~3 min

Toss the brussel sprouts with 1/2 of the sauce and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra crispy sprouts, don't overcrowd the baking dish.

Adjust the amount of chili pepper to your spice preference.

Toss with sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish to grilled meat or fish.

Enjoy as a vegetarian main course with rice.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled pork belly
Steamed rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States (Inspired by Asian flavors)

Cultural Significance

Fusion cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Holiday side dish

Popularity Score

70/100

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