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Fried Brussel Sprouts
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Fried Brussel Sprouts with a Lime & Jalapeno Dipping Sauce

If you're going to eat vegetables they might as well be fried. The dipping sauce is money too.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brussel spouts, fried brussel spouts
Servings: 4
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 1 pound brussel spouts cut in half and trimmed
  • 2-4 whole jalapenos see notes below
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 whole lime (juiced)
  • 1/2 cup mayonaisse
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 quart frying oil (peanut, vegetable, canola, etc)

Instructions

For the jalapeno lime dip

  • Place the jalapenos over open heat (grill, charcoal, broiler, gas stove top), turning occasionally until black and blistered on all sides.
  • Afterward, place the charred jalapenos in a bowl and wrap with plastic. Let them steam for about 10 minutes so that the skin loosens.
  • Then peel then the loosened skins either by hand of by using a paper towel.
  • Remove the seeds from the jalapenos but do not discard. Set aside.
  • Place the jalapeno flesh, mayo, sour cream, garlic, lime juice and a heavy pinch of salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until well combined.
  • Taste the dip and then add salt, pepper and reserved jalapeno seeds until the taste is to your liking. Can be eaten right away but it is best if made ahead of time.

For the brussel sprouts

  • Set up a cast iron pan/dutch oven or fryer at 350 degrees.
  • Carefully place the brussel sprouts into the oil. There will be a lot of spattering so do this with care.
  • Fry for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. They cook quickly so keep your eye on the them.
  • Remove from the oil and place on a wire rack over paper towels to cook and remove excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with kosher salt.
  • Once cool enough to handle, serve immediately with the prepared dip.