Brussels Sprouts With Tamari & Almonds
This recipe for Brussels Sprouts with Tamari & Almonds highlights roasted sprouts cooked to softness and golden brown in butter, served with a thick homemade tamari mayonnaise and sprinkled with tamari-flavored almonds. The tamari mayonnaise adds a rich, tangy depth paired with the nutty crunch of almonds, complementing the tender roasted sprouts. The combination balances savory, citrus, and umami flavors with varied textures.
Ingredients
Sprouts:
- 250 g Brussels sprouts outer layer removed
- 50 g butter or olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Tamari mayonnaise:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 150 ml tamari
- 50 ml lemon juice
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 l sunflower oil cold pressed
- 50 ml lemon oil
- 10 egg yolk
- salt
- lemon juice to taste
To serve:
- 25 g almonds tamari flavored
Instructions
Sprouts:
- Preheat oven to 180°C/ 356° F.
- Melt butter in a large frypan, add sprouts, season and cook to get a deep golden colour.
- Roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes until the sprouts are well coloured and very soft.
Tamari mayonnaise:
- In a robot coupe place the yolks, mustard, tamari, lemon juice and zest
- Stream in the oils until you have a thick mayonnaise.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and lemon juice. Place into a squeeze bottle to serve.
To serve:
- Place the roasted brussels sprouts into a serving dish squeeze the mayonnaise over the to and microplane the tamarin almond all over.