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Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

3.9

(90)

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Alex Lau

A vegetarian twist on a Chinese take-out standard, these sprouts deliver crunch, spice, and zing.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

2

pounds Brussels sprouts, halved

5

tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1

tablespoon cornstarch

3

garlic cloves, finely chopped

2

tablespoons finely chopped peeled ginger

2

tablespoons hot chili paste (sambal oelek)

6

dried chiles de árbol, lightly crushed

½

cup soy sauce

3

tablespoons sugar

2

teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar

⅓

cup unsalted, roasted peanuts

Preparation

  1. Instructions

    Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°. Toss brussels sprouts and 4 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing once, until softened (but not soft) and browned, 20–25 minutes. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, mix cornstarch and 1 Tbsp. water in a small bowl until smooth.

    Step 3

    Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring often, until garlic is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add chili paste and cook, stirring, until darkened, about 2 minutes. Add chiles, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and ½ cup water and bring to a boil; stir in cornstarch slurry. Simmer, stirring, until sauce coats spoon, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.

    Step 4

    Toss brussels sprouts with sauce and serve topped with peanuts.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 270 Fat (g) 16 Saturated Fat (g) 2.5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 26 Dietary Fiber (g) 7 Total Sugars (g) 11 Protein (g) 10 Sodium (mg) 1660
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  • Is there a substitute for the dried chiles de árbol? Perhaps red pepper flakes? If so, how much should I use?

    • Anonymous

    • 11/17/2017

  • I didn't have chili's or the vinegar, so I used red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar and coconut brown sugar and it turned out great!

    • Anonymous

    • Texas

    • 1/14/2018

  • So salty it was completely inedible. I even checked back to see if I'd missed the recipe using low sodium soy sauce, but nope. I don't know what others are tasting but I felt physically ill after trying this, and ruined a good batch of brussel sprouts.

    • klmnz

    • NZ

    • 8/20/2019

  • This was really good! Glad I tested it out though, as 6 chiles made it f'ing spiiiicy. I think when I make it for the big day (Thanksgiving), I will add more sweetness, less spice, and perhaps a little less soy sauce so it appeals to more palates. Otherwise it was a huge win. I also served it with some lime wedges -- and the acid was a great compliment!

    • Anonymous

    • Montana

    • 11/26/2019

  • Amazing dish, made it many times. Wife isn’t into peanuts so we skip though still incredible!

    • Loran

    • Austin

    • 4/5/2021

  • I agree with a previous commenter...this is way too salty. Definitely use reduced-sodium soy sauce when making!

    • Halle

    • Seattle, WA

    • 10/20/2021

  • Love this!

    • Anonymous

    • New Mexico

    • 3/12/2022