Name: Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, halved; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ginger; 2 tablespoons hot chili paste (sambal oelek); 6 dried chiles de árbol, lightly crushed; ½ cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar; ⅓ cup unsalted, roasted peanuts

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Alex Lau

A vegetarian twist on a Chinese take-out standard, these sprouts deliver crunch, spice, and zing.

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