Pan Fried Brussel Sprouts with Kaffir Lime and Fried Shallots

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 lb brussel sprouts
3 shallots thinly sliced
10-12 Kaffir lime leaves
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper

For the sauce

1/2 cup cold water
2 tsp fish sauce
3 tsp sugar
1 tsp chili paste
1/2 tsp lime juice

Instructions

Chop brussel sprouts into quarters.
In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil and saute thinly sliced shallots and lime leaves for 30 seconds to release flavor.
Add in brussel sprouts, salt and pepper and stir fry for 10-15 minutes until brussel sprouts become slightly charred and shallots and burnt and crispy. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
To prepare the sauce, mix together water and fish sauce. Add in sugar, chili paste and lime juice.
Drizzle fish sauce over brussel sprouts and toss.

Notes

Kaffir lime leaves are generally too thick and bitter to be eaten. Feel free to remove them from the frying pan before transferring to a serving dish.