Brussels sprouts

Everyone I came across while preparing this dish starting from the supermarket were giving me the 'eye' - that look of you do not know what you are in for !! Then again they'd probably in for a pleasant surprise as this was yummy, if not really tasty.

Yes, Brussels sprouts taste good!!

Contrary to what you are thinking right not - No, it is NOT bitter at all.

The tip for tasty Brussels sprouts is to remember these simple golden rules - you must firstly be generous and secondly do not over cook them!

Be generous. What do I mean?? You need to peel back a feel layers - get rid of the initial not so nice looking outer leaves and then be generous by peeling back a two or three more layers. This will ensure that you've taken out all/most of the bitter leaves, leaving behind the young sweet part of the vegetable.

Avoid overcooking. Blanched the sprouts in hot boiling water no more than 1 minute. Do not boil away until they get all soft, mushy and yucky. Everyone who declare that they 'hate Brussels sprouts' complaining that it just doesn't taste nice (I'm sure there are a few heads nodding in agreement here) - well one of the main reason is that it is usually overcooked.

This is how I cooked mine. In a saucepan or wok, cook some bits of bacon and fry it for a few minutes (depending how 'char' or brown you like your bacon), then toss in some garlic and continue frying until the garlic just start to colour. Throw in your blanched Brussels sprouts, fry for less than 1 minute with a little salt (to taste). Turn off the fire and plate it. Can be served warm or at room temperature.