Chef Amanda Barnes, Executive Chef at TAO Chicago
TAO Chicago
632 N Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60654
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Recipe:
Charred Brussels Sprouts with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette and Puffed Brown Rice
Portion for 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil to cover pan
- 4 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup puffed brown rice
- 3 tablespoons of cilantro lime dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 sprigs of cilantro
Instructions
- Blanch, shock, and halve the Brussels sprouts. Set aside.
- In a medium hot pan sear the shallot, ginger, and garlic with the oil.
- Once the garlic is cooked, add the Brussels sprouts and cook.
- Add chicken stock to create steam and season it with salt and pepper.
- Once stock has evaporated, add cilantro lime dressing, and cook down until glaze is created.
- Once glaze is created, plate dish and garnish with puffed brown rice and cilantro spring.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
