Toasted sesame sprouts

 Flavour versatile Brussels sprouts with mirin, soy, sesame and chilli and serve as a healthy side dish.

Ingredients

    3 ½ tbsp sesame seed

    1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

    1 tbsp mirin or Sherry

    pinch of sugar

    500g Brussels sprout, roughly chopped

    1 red chilli, shredded (optional)

Method

    STEP 1

    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.

    STEP 2

    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.

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