Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts

Prep: 10min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 15min
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Brussels sprouts and chestnut vegetable from Spoonsparrow is the perfect side dish for duck and co.

Ingredients

  • 600 g Brussels sprouts
  • Salt
  • 1 Shallot
  • 6 young garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 400 g chestnuts (cooked and vacuum‑sealed)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Clean, wash and drain the Brussels sprouts. Cut a cross on the stem. Blanch them in boiling salted water for 4–5 minutes, then drain and shock with cold water.

  2. 2.

    Peel and finely dice the shallot and garlic. Heat butter in a pan. Add the Brussels sprouts and chestnuts and fry over high heat for 2–3 minutes. Add the shallot, garlic and mustard seeds and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

  3. 3.

    Season with salt and pepper and serve with game dishes as desired.