These brussels will convert anyone who can’t abide brussels. And the recipe today comes courtesy of the Mr., who discovered it and has made it a lot for us!

Here they are mid-fry:

And post-fry delicousness:

Fried Brussels Sprouts with Shallots, and Chilies, Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, on Serious Eats.

Ingredients

serves serves 8 to 10, active time 20 minutes, total time 20 minutes

• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh juice from 1 to 2 limes
• 3 to 4 Thai bird chilis, finely chopped (see note above)
• 3 medium cloves garlic, minced on a microplane grater (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 quarts vegetable, canola, or peanut oil
• 2 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, stems trimmed, outer leaves removed, split in half
• 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)

Procedures

Combine fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, chilies, garlic, and cilantro in a small bowl. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with a triple layer of paper towels. In a large wok or Dutch oven, heat oil to 400°F. Add half of brussels sprouts and half of shallots. Oil temperature will drop to around 325°F. Adjust heat to maintain this temperature. Cook, stirring and agitating with a metal spider until brussels sprouts are deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined baking sheet. Reheat oil to 400°F and repeat with remaining sprouts and shallots.

Transfer sprouts and shallots to a large bowl and add dressing. Toss to combine and serve.

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