Recipes Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Mint 4.0 (556) Add your rating & review The sweet-and-salty vinaigrette on these sprouts, bolstered by fresh herbs and chiles, is a staple at David Chang's Manhattan restaurant Momofuku Ssäm Bar. The key to the dish is to almost burn the brussels sprouts; the charred flavor is irresistible. More David Chang Recipes By David Chang David Chang Instagram David Chang founded the Momofuku restaurant group, including two Michelin-starred Momofuku Ko, Ssäm Bar, Noodle Bar, and Majordōmo in New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. The chef has been instrumental in reimagining Modern Asian cuisine and influences culinary culture, hosting Ugly Delicious on Netflix, The Next Thing You Eat on Hulu, and the Dave Chang Show podcast. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 7, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Gabriele Stabile Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup Rice Krispies or other puffed rice cereal 1/4 teaspoon togarashi (see Note) or cayenne pepper Kosher salt 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 small red chile, minced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped mint 4 cups roasted or boiled brussels sprouts (about 2 pounds), halved lengthwise Directions In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until shimmering. Add the Rice Krispies and togarashi and cook over high heat, stirring, until browned, about 30 seconds. Season with salt. Transfer to a plate and wipe out the skillet. In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, water, sugar, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic and chile and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cilantro and mint. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat until nearly smoking. Add the brussels sprouts; cook over high heat, stirring, until charred in spots and heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the vinaigrette. Just before serving, sprinkle the Rice Krispies on top and serve right away. Notes Togarashi, a Japanese blend of chiles and sesame, is available at Asian markets. Rate it Print