Caramelised Mustard Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 500 grams Brussels Sprouts
• 1 tablespoon of pure butter
• ½ cup of very finely chopped shallots
• ½ teaspoon of Celtic sea salt
• 1/3 cup water ¼ cup of mustard
• (seeded mustard or mild)
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar or Coconut sugar
• Cracked pepper to taste.

Method

Cut off the stems of the sprouts and trim any discoloured leaves. Place into a steamer and cook on high heat for 5 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.

Heat a heavy skillet over a medium heat for 2 minutes. Add butter and melt so as to coat the skillet. Add the shallots and sauté for 2 minutes. Then add sprouts, salt and 3 tablespoons of water – spread everything evenly across the pan. Reduce the heat to medium/low, cover and cook for 4 minutes.

Meanwhile combine mustard, brown sugar and remaining water in a small bowel: stir until blended. Once sprouts have cooked for the 4 minutes, pour the mustard mixture over them and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover and allow the mustard mixture to infuse. Do not overcook – keep checking with a fork to make sure the sprouts are still firm. Finally turn the heat back to medium and allow the sprouts to really caramelise up and turn a deep golden brown colour with fully developed intensity of flavour.

Serve warm with a sprinkling of black pepper.