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Brussels Sprouts
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How to prepare Brussels Sprouts and How to cook Brussels Sprouts.
Brussels Sprouts Recipes |
Growing Brussels |
What's In Season |
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Vegetables - Prep & Cooking times
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Common
Names: |
Brussels,
Sprouts, Brussels Sprouts,
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| Family: |
Brassicaceae |
| In
Season: |
July -
October
(best) |
| Buying: |
If
possible buy sprouts which are still on the stalk, as they keep
longer. Choose sprouts which feel firm and which show little
yellowing of the outer leaves |
| Storing: |
In the refrigerator for 5 days. Up to 10 days if still attached to
the stalk. |
| Allowances: |
6-10
Sprouts (150g/+5oz) per person |
General
Preparation of Brussels Sprouts
Wash in cold water. Cut off the base and any remaining stem then pull
away and discard any leaves which have been loosened of
which are yellowing. When boiling or steaming larger specimens,
cut a cross in the base of the stem. This is not necessary for
small button varieties.
Optional
Preparations/Cuts (see Main Vegetable Preparation Page for
explanations and photos)
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Baton |
Brunoise |
Chunk |
Cube |
Dice/chop |
Grate |
Julienne |
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x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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Matchsticks |
Mashed |
Paysanne |
Puréed |
Shred |
Slice |
Sulfrino |
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Y |
x |
Y |
x |
x |
x |
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Suitable Cooking Methods
for Brussels Sprouts
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Bake/Roast |
y |
Whole - 30-35 minutes.
Drizzle with oil and seasoning |
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Boil |
y |
Whole 5-10 minutes
depending on the size
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Fry/Sauté |
y |
Quarter and stir-fried for 2-3 minutes |
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Microwave |
y |
Whole 3-5 minutes |
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Steam |
y |
Whole 7- 12 minutes
depending on the size |
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Stuff |
x |
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