The market · Vegetables · Northern and Central Europe

Brussels sprouts

Tiny cabbages that grow up a tall stalk — sweet and nutty roasted, sulphurous if boiled too long.

nutty when browned · sweet · bitter
Brussels sproutsjust in

What to do with it

Rosa Ibarra's Clarified milk punch, mezcal and pineappleBrussels sprout would temper its sweetnessKenji Hara's Milk punch, with hojichaBrussels sprout would temper its sweetness

Goes with

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Knowing it

Where to buy
Small, tight and bright green. Still on the stalk, they keep longer.
A little history
Probably first grown in large numbers around Brussels, hence the name.
Worth knowing
Halve and roast cut side down until charred.

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