Best 6 Crispy Brussels Sprouts With Chile Caramel Recipes

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Craving a dish that's both sweet and savory, with a delightful crunch? Look no further than crispy brussels sprouts with chile caramel! This irresistible recipe elevates the often-overlooked brussels sprout into a culinary masterpiece. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure where caramelized sugar, spicy chiles, and crispy brussels sprouts come together in perfect harmony, creating a flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. So, let's dive into the world of crispy brussels sprouts with chile caramel and discover the secrets behind this delectable dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH FISH SAUCE CARAMEL



Fried Brussels Sprouts with Fish Sauce Caramel image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Canola oil, for frying
1 1/2 to 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
Garlic Chips, recipe follows
Fresh red chiles, such as Fresnos, thinly sliced for garnish (can substitute crushed red pepper flakes)
Lime wedges, for serving
Canola oil, for frying
Whole garlic cloves, for frying

Steps:

  • For the fish sauce caramel: Combine granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat, until the mixture is nicely amber colored, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and CAREFULLY add brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and salt; it may splatter. Stir to combine. If the mixture seizes, return to low heat and stir until fully incorporated.
  • For the Brussels sprouts: Bring oil to 350 degrees F in a deep-fryer. Trim bottoms of sprouts and halve lengthwise.
  • Fry sprouts until they are crispy with some char, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
  • While still hot, toss with fish sauce caramel, garnish with Garlic Chips, red chiles and fresh lime wedges.
  • Bring oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Thinly slice garlic cloves. Quickly fry to a light golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. (Don't let them get dark brown, or they will become bitter.) Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

CRISPY CHILI BRUSSELS SPROUTS



Crispy Chili Brussels Sprouts image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved through the root
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons dried urfa chili flakes or other mild and slightly sweet chili powder such as ancho or Aleppo
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus juice of 1/2 a lemon
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Place the sprouts cut side down in the skillet and let brown, 2 to 3 minutes. (Don't crowd the sprouts, if you have to, brown in 2 batches, removing the first batch to a plate.) Once the sprouts are browned, toss in the skillet and roast in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove and toss with the chili flakes and the remaining tablespoon of the oil. Roast until tender, 6 to 7 minutes. As soon as the sprouts are out of the oven, sprinkle with the lemon zest and squeeze the lemon half over the top. Toss well. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve.

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHILE CARAMEL



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Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying (about 8 cups)
1 small shallot, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 red or green Thai chile, halved
1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer layers removed, cut into 1" pieces
1 1" piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced into rounds 1/2 cup fish sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed, quartered
Lemon wedges (for serving)
A deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add shallot, garlic, chile, lemongrass, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 6-8 minutes. Stir in fish sauce, scraping up any brown bits. Stir in sugar and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, 12-15 minutes. Strain sauce into a medium bowl; discard solids. Let cool.
  • Pour oil into a large heavy pot to come 3" up sides. Fit pot with thermometer and heat oil over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F. Working in batches, fry brussels sprouts until brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Arrange brussels sprouts on a platter, drizzle with 1/4 cup sauce, and toss to coat, adding more sauce if needed. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Wow- earthy brussels sprouts cooked in a sugar-vinegar mixture- becomes heavenly! Taken from Better Homes & Gardens magazine, and upgraded! Brussels sprouts are hugely popular in Great Britain, where consumption far exceeds that of the United States. The exact origins of Brussels sprouts are unknown, but history places the vegetable in Brussels, Belgium, sometime in the sixteenth century. Thomas Jefferson is credited with introducing Brussels sprouts to the United States. He brought the plant to Virginia from Paris in 1821.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 42m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 cups small firm fresh Brussels sprouts (about 2 3/4 pound)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Prepare the brussels sprouts by peeling off 2 to 3 of the dark outer leaves; trim stem ends.
  • In a Dutch oven or 12" skillet heat the sugar over medium high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking pan occasionally to heat sugar evenly.
  • Once sugar starts to melt, reduce heat and cook until sugar begins to turn brown.
  • Add butter; stir until melted.
  • Add the vinegars.
  • Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Add the water and salt.
  • Bring to boiling; add the sprouts.
  • Return to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, covered, for 6 minutes.
  • Uncover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the sprouts are coated with a golden glaze, stirring occasionally.
  • Keep warm until serving.

SWEET CHILI ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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These Brussels sprouts turn out sweet and slightly spicy.

Provided by fitzsimm

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts     Roasted

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

aluminum foil
1 ¾ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
½ teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup Thai sweet chile sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Set a rack to the highest position and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place Brussels sprouts on the prepared baking sheet, cut-sides down. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven on the top shelf until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.
  • Stir together sweet chili sauce and soy sauce. Dab or brush sauce on top of Brussels sprouts and continue to roast until glaze is hot and bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 406.5 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

CRISPY ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SHALLOTS



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Slivered brussels sprouts and shallots caramelize, getting crisp and golden if you roast them at high heat. A dash of Worcestershire and a drizzle of lemon juice add just enough tang and acidity to round them out, without obscuring their natural sweetness. If you're not cooking for a crowd, feel free to halve the recipe and use one baking sheet. Serve these as a simple side dish to roast meats or fish, or use it to top a grain bowl, adding a fried or jammy egg for protein.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 shallots, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
8 thyme sprigs
2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, plus more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon), plus more to taste
Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, toss together brussels sprouts, shallots, olive oil and salt. Evenly divide brussels sprouts mixture between two rimmed 13-by-18-inch baking sheets, spreading everything into one layer. Top with thyme sprigs.
  • Roast, stirring once, until brussels sprouts and shallots are tender, golden and lightly charred in spots, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together garlic, Worcestershire and lemon juice.
  • As soon as brussels sprouts emerge from oven, immediately drizzle with Worcestershire dressing, tossing to combine. Taste and add more salt, lemon juice, or Worcestershire if needed. Top with grated Parmesan if you like and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose the right Brussels sprouts: Look for small, firm Brussels sprouts with tightly closed leaves. Avoid any that are yellowed or have brown spots.
  • Trim the Brussels sprouts: Cut off the stem end of each Brussels sprout and remove any loose or damaged leaves.
  • Parboil the Brussels sprouts: This step helps to tenderize the Brussels sprouts and reduce their bitterness. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the Brussels sprouts, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are just tender. Drain the Brussels sprouts and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Make the chile caramel: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and chile peppers. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and turned a deep amber color. Remove from heat and stir in the butter.
  • Toss the Brussels sprouts in the chile caramel: In a large bowl, combine the parboiled Brussels sprouts and the chile caramel. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Roast the Brussels sprouts: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the Brussels sprouts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until they are caramelized and slightly charred.
  • Serve immediately: Crispy Brussels sprouts with chile caramel are best served hot. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions, if desired.

Conclusion:

Crispy Brussels sprouts with chile caramel are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The Brussels sprouts are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, and the chile caramel adds a sweet and spicy flavor that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving them at a holiday dinner or a weeknight meal, these Brussels sprouts are sure to be a hit.

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