
This article is in collaboration with Kitchen Stories.

Difficulty: Easy
Preparation: 25 min.
Baking: 20 min.
Ingredients
Servings: 6
2ยผ lbs Brussels sprouts
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cup soy sauce
ยผ cup toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic
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oz ginger
2 dried chilis
4 sprigs mint
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp chili paste
2 tbsp sugar
ยผ cup mirin
2 tbsp rice vinegar
salt
Utensils: oven, cutting board, knife, bowl, baking sheet, frying pan, pot (small), bowl (large)

Step 1/4
2ยผ lbs Brussels sprouts | 2ยฝ tbsp toasted sesame oil | salt
oven | cutting board | knife | bowl | baking sheet
Preheat oven to 220ยฐC/430ยฐF. Halve Brussels sprouts and add to a bowl. Add most of the sesame oil, season with salt, and stir to combine. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for approx. 20 min.

Step 2/4
2 cloves garlic | โ oz ginger | 2 dried chilis | 4 sprigs mint | 2 tbsp sesame seeds
frying pan
In the meantime peel and finely chop garlic and ginger. Finely chop dried chilis and slice mint into thin strips. Roast sesame seeds in a frying pan until they are fragrant and golden brown.

Step 3/4
1 tsp toasted sesame oil | 1 tsp chili paste | 2 tbsp sugar | โ cup soy sauce | ยผ cup mirin | 2 tbsp rice vinegar
pot (small)
Heat remaining sesame oil in a small pot. Add ginger and garlic and fry over medium heat for approx. 2 โ 3 min. Add chili paste and keep frying for approx. 2 min. Add dried chilis, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar and let the mixture simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool down.

Step 4/4
bowl (large)
Add roasted Brussels sprouts and marinade to a large bowl and toss to coat. Sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds and fresh mint. Enjoy!