Sesame Sprout Noodle Bowl

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   10 min hands-on

   • Finely shred the Brussels sprouts.
   • Mince the garlic.
   • Slice the scallions, separating white parts from green tops.
   • Roughly chop the peanuts.
   • Set aside green onion tops, some sesame seeds, and a portion of peanuts for garnish.

2. Make Chili Sauce

   3 min hands-on

   • Combine sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame seeds in a bowl.
   • Stir in chili oil to taste.
   • Add most chopped peanuts and green onion tops, reserving some for garnish.

3. Cook Noodles

   5 min hands-on10 min waiting

   • Boil water and cook pasta until al dente.
   • Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.

4. Stir-Fry Aromatics

   3 min hands-on

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Sauté garlic and white parts of scallions for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

5. Cook Brussels Sprouts

   5 min hands-on

   • Increase heat to high and add Brussels sprouts.
   • Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until softened and slightly charred.

6. Combine Noodles and Sauce

   3 min hands-on

   • Lower heat to medium and add noodles to skillet.
   • Pour chili sauce over noodles and toss to coat evenly.

7. Plate and Garnish

   2 min hands-on

   • Divide noodle mixture into bowls.
   • Sprinkle with reserved green onion tops, sesame seeds, and peanuts.
   • Drizzle with additional chili oil if desired.
   • Cooking tips:
   • Use a sharp knife or food processor to shred the Brussels sprouts evenly for consistent cooking.
   • Ensure the skillet is hot enough when stir-frying the sprouts; this helps achieve the charred effect while keeping them tender.
   • If the chili sauce appears too thick, add a splash of water or additional soy sauce to loosen it before mixing with the noodles.
   • Serve immediately to maintain the balance of crispy sprouts and silky noodles.