Flash-fried Brussel Sprouts - VeryVera
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Flash-fried Brussel Sprouts

  • Prep Time: 15m
  • Cook Time: 30m

Ingredients

  • 10 Fresh Brussel sprouts, cut in half
  • 2 tbsp. Fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • Seasoning mix (salt, garlic powder, black pepper, rosemary)
  • 1 tbsp. Rendered Wagyu beef fat
  • 2 Pieces of high end bacon, ie. Benton's
  • 1 qt Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 10 Fresh Brussel sprouts, cut in half
  • Shaved parmesan to taste
  • 2 tbsp. Fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • Seasoning mix (salt, garlic powder, black pepper, rosemary)
  • 1 tbsp. Rendered Wagyu beef fat
  • 2 Pieces of high end bacon, ie. Benton's
  • 1 qt Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Shaved parmesan to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil to 375.
  2. Heat oil to 375.
  3. Fry sprouts for 3-4 minutes until crispy and start to “bloom”.
  4. Fry sprouts for 3-4 minutes until crispy and start to “bloom”.
  5. Remove from the oil and toss the sprouts with seasoning mix, fresh grated parmesan and Wagyu beef fat.
  6. Remove from the oil and toss the sprouts with seasoning mix, fresh grated parmesan and Wagyu beef fat.
  7. To plate, place the sprouts in bowl and top with crumbled bacon and shaved parmesan.
  8. To plate, place the sprouts in bowl and top with crumbled bacon and shaved parmesan.

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