Brussels sprouts with caramelised onions and toasted almonds
by Patrick Williams
from Planet Christmas
Serves 6-8
Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins
Ingredients
200g/1/2lb unsalted butter 3 Spanish onions, peeled and finely sliced 1kg/2.2lb brussels sprouts, peeled and finely shredded 150ml/¼pt vegetable oil 200g/½lb blanched almonds pinch celery salt freshly ground pepper
Method
1. Melt 175g/7oz of the butter in a large sauté pan and gently sweat the onions for 6-8 minutes until softened and caramelised. 2. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and blanch the sprouts for 1 minute. Drain and refresh in ice cold water. 3. Heat the oil in a sauté pan and add the almonds. Fry gently for a few minutes until lightly toasted. 4. Melt the remaining 25g/1oz of butter in a large sauté pan and sweat the sprouts for 3-4 minutes, tossing, until just softened. Stir the onions and almonds through. Season with celery salt and lots of pepper. Serve at once.