Fried Brussels Sprouts

[O8SERVER IV]

Recently, I've been eating a lot of pan-fried
Brussels sprouts. I think this is the best way
to prepare them. All I do is peel and halve them,
then pan-fry with the cut face down until totally
browned on that side.

Unlike most of you, I never eat comfort foods.
All of my food is "health" food. _Brassica_
vegetables are an important part of my diet.
I sometimes pan-fry broccoli, and that works,
but Brussels sprouts are easier to prepare.

I always buy the sprouts at Safeway, because
theirs are the best. They put out new stock
almost every day. I'm amazed how quickly they
sell them. It makes me wonder who's buying
all these sprouts. I doubt if there are many
discomfort food eaters like me, but maybe I'm
wrong. I'm not going to waste any of my time
writing a cookbook, but if I did, I already
know the title.

[Lasith Malinga the god]

Mark Thorson wrote:


I do the same thing, however, I refer to this sauteed, not
fried Brussels sprouts. Sauteed quickly however.

For the total effect, include pancetta.

It works with broccolini/rapini, red cabbage, and
possibly some other crucifers. Or chard or the studier
lettuces (we had some Treviso radicchio last night).

Steve

[Minister of Truth]

Steve Pope wrote:

Also, balsamic vinegar works well.

[h p]

Dora wrote:




That's fine, but I prefer white wine vinegar (and of course good
EVOO) for finishing sauteed Brussels sprouts or broccolini.
For me an aged balsamic goes in slightly the wrong direction
with this dish.

For red cabbage, I use red wine vinegar.

Steve

[Raffy]

In article , [email protected] says...

Whatever makes you think health foods can't also be comfort food?
How about cauliflower cheeses, brassica comfort health food.

Janet

[MINH D]

On Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:49:08 -0800, Mark Thorson wrote:


"Comfort food" does not mean "unhealthy food".

-sw

[dudeguy88]

On Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:49:08 -0800, Mark Thorson
wrote:


Food doesn't have to be bad for you to be comfort food. I *like*
brussels sprouts. I served them with the meatloaf and mashed potatoes
I made last week.

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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

[Pondering Pam]

On Jan 29, 10:49?am, Mark Thorson wrote:

If you really ate "health" food then you'd buy organic brussel sprouts.

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Maybe Brussel sprouts are comfort food for you.

Cheri

[dram209]

How about bok choy? Does it worked sauteed as described?

I steam my sprouts (halved) and green beans quickly, ~3-1/2 mins, then
add lemon juice, salt, pepper and almond slivers.

-Zz