A mouth-watering recipe for Asian Stir Fry Brussels Sprouts with bacon, garlic, and a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, sake, and sweetener. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors and is a great way to add some variety and nutrition to your meals!
This recipe takes Brussels sprouts to the next level by combining them with delicious Asian flavors and adding bacon for some extra protein and crunch.
It’s a healthy and satisfying side dish that pairs well with rice, noodles, or your favorite protein.
Give it a try and enjoy the amazing taste and nutrition of this Asian stir fry Brussels sprouts recipe!
What is Asian Style Bacon Brussels Sprout?
Asian-style bacon Brussels sprout is a savory and delicious vegetable side dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of Asian sauces with pan-sautéed Brussels sprouts and crispy bacon.
This recipe features a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, Japanese sake, garlic, and bonito flakes, creating an umami-rich taste that complements the natural nutty and earthy flavor of the Brussels sprouts.
What does stir fry Asian brussel sprouts taste like?
Stir fry Asian Brussels sprouts have a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors from the soy sauce and sake, mixed with the nutty taste of sesame seeds, garlic, and the crispy and salty bacon.
It’s all very well balanced and makes for a perfect side dish to serve with some rice and savory broth soup.
What ingredients do I need to make Asian-style brussel sprouts?
- Brussels Sprout – fresh Brussels sprouts found at your local grocery store.
- Bacon – standard bacon of choice.
- Soy Sauce – low sodium preferred. Can also use tamari for gluten-free and coconut aminos for keto.
- Japanese Sake – typically will come in a large bottle labeled junmai sake. Can also substitute with dry sherry wine or Chinese cooking wine.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- Bonito Flakes – shaved bonito fish flakes used to add umami flavors to sauces and dishes. Can be purchased in most Asian grocery stores. Can sub with hondashi powder as well.
- Garlic – fresh finely diced garlic.
What are the instructions to make Asian stir fry brussel sprouts?
Start with preparing the sauce by combining soy sauce, sake, water, sweetener, bonito flakes or hondashi, and diced garlic in a saucepan. Bring sauce to a boil then let it simmer for 10 minutes.
In the meantime, cook bacon to preferred tenderness and set it aside.
Coat a frying pan with the bacon oil, add in fresh Brussels sprouts, and cook for 2-3 minutes under medium-high heat until tender. Add back cooked bacon, pour in sauce, mix, serve, and top with some optional toasted sesame seeds!
Extra Flavors – add a sprinkle of red pepper if you prefer a little spiciness to your dishes.
How do you keep Brussels sprouts crispy after cooking?
To keep Brussels sprouts crispy after cooking, it’s important not to overcook them. Remove them from the heat source once they are tender but still firm to the touch.
You can also try blanching them in boiling water for a minute or two before cooking to help retain their crispiness.
Additionally, avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking, as this can cause them to steam and become mushy.
How to store leftovers of this Asian Brussels sprouts recipe?
To store leftovers of this Asian brussel sprouts recipe, allow the dish to cool down to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container.
You can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
When reheating, it’s best to use a skillet or wok over medium heat to preserve the crispy texture of the Brussels sprouts.
What is the nutrition information for this stir fry brussel sprouts recipe?
- 408 Calories
- 5g Carbohydrates
- 2g Fiber
- 47g Protein
- 13g Fat
- 61mg Cholesterol
- 1395mg Sodium
- 814mg Potassium
- 27mg Calcium
- 1mg Iron
- 332ui Vitamin A
- 39mg Vitamin C
Looking for other Asian stir fry recipes?
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- Kung Pao Chicken Stir Fry
- Sesame Chicken Stir Fry
- Japanese Style Pork Stir Fry
- Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry in Garlic Butter
Now, let’s get making this Asian Style Bacon Brussels Sprout recipe!
- Prepping Time 5M
- Cooking Time 10M
- Total Time 15M
- Net Carb/Serv ~3g
- Servings 2
Ingredients
Stir Fry
- 1 Cup Brussels Sprout
- 3 Slices of Bacon
Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Japanese Sake
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Sweetener (sugar alternative, sugar or preferred sweetener)
- 1/2 Cup Bonito Flakes (can sub with 1/8 tsp of hondashi)
- 3 Garlic Clove
Directions
1) Gather all the ingredients.
2) Finely dice garlic and set aside.
3) In a stove top pot, add all the ingredients for the marinate – Soy Sauce, Japanese Sake, Water, sweetener, Bonito Flakes, and Diced Garlic – and bring to boil. Once boiling, reduce to simmer heat and let the sauce reduce for 7-10 minutes or until slightly reduced. Once reduced, strain sauce with a strainer and make sure to squeeze/press any excess sauce from the bonito flakes. Note – if using hondashi, no need to strain liquid.
4) In the meantime, cut bacon into 1/2 inch lengths and set aside.
5) Cut brussels sprout into halves and set aside.
6) Place a Teflon fry pan on medium heat and add bacon. Cook bacon until preferred liking (about 3 minutes for medium and 6 minutes for extra crispy) and transfer bacon to one holding bowl and the bacon oil into another holding bowl.
7) Now take about 1 tbsp of the bacon oil and place back into the Teflon fry pan on high heat. Discard the remaining bacon oil. Once the oil starts to lightly smoke, add brussels sprout. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until brussels sprout are tender. Add back bacon and sauce, mix well for 15 seconds to coat. Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy!
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Asian Style Bacon Brussels Sprout
Ingredients
Stir Fry
- 1 Cup Brussels Sprout
- 3 Slices Bacon
Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Japanese Sake
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Sweetener sugar alternative, sugar or preferred sweetener
- 1/2 Cup Bonito Flakes can sub with 1/8 tsp of hondashi
- 3 Clove Garlic
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Finely dice garlic and set aside.
- In a stove top pot, add all the ingredients for the marinate – Soy Sauce, Japanese Sake, Water, sweetener, Bonito Flakes, and Diced Garlic – and bring to boil. Once boiling, reduce to simmer heat and let the sauce reduce for 7-10 minutes or until slightly reduced. Once reduced, strain sauce with a strainer and make sure to squeeze/press any excess sauce from the bonito flakes. Note - if using hondashi, no need to strain liquid.
- In the meantime, cut bacon into 1/2 inch lengths and set aside.
- Cut brussels sprout into halves and set aside.
- Place a large Teflon fry pan on medium heat and add bacon. Cook bacon until preferred liking (about 3 minutes for medium and 6 minutes for extra crispy) and transfer bacon to one holding bowl and the bacon oil into another holding bowl.
- Now take about 1 tbsp of the bacon oil and place back into the Teflon fry pan on high heat. Discard the remaining bacon oil. Once the oil starts to lightly smoke, add brussels sprout. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until brussels sprout are tender. Add back bacon and sauce, mix well for 15 seconds to coat. Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy!
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