Stir-fried Brussels Sprouts with Ikan Bilis

Do you know that Brussels sprouts were voted the most hated vegetable in Britain in a  2002 survey?  And it top the list of detested vegetables for many people although these sprouts are a good source of Vitamins A and C, Folic Acid and also rich in iron. 

It is important not to overcook these miniature cabbages as they will emit an unpleasant smell if overcooked.  

 

Ingredients:

200g brussels sprouts
a handful of ikan bilis, washed and drained
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp of shredded ginger
1 tbsp white wine (or Chinese cooking wine)
salt, sugar & pepper
red chili, sliced
1 tsp sesame oil
cooking oil

• Remove loose leaves and wash sprouts in cold water.
• Trim the base of each sprout and cut sprouts into halves.
• Cook sprouts, uncovered,  in salted boiling water for about 1 minute.  Drain.
• Heat some cooking oil in a frying pan and stir-fry ikan bilis until crispy.  Transfer onto a plate.  Set aside.
• In the same pan, add more oil and saute ginger, garlic and chili until aromatic.
• Toss in sprouts and add in sesame oil and wine.  Season well.  
• Stir-fry sprouts until they are bright green and tender crisp. 
• Dish out the brussels sprouts and top with the fried ikan bilis.