Next Door Restaurant's Brussel Sprouts

10 mins Prep Time

15 mins Cook Time

Written By

TasteToronto

Markham's local haunt, Next Door Restaurant is taking classic dishes and revamping them with a modern Canadian-inspired twist! Make their original recipe for deep-fried, crispy Brussel sprouts with smokey bacon and a maple balsamic vinaigrette.

If you give this recipe a shot, make sure to post up your creation on Instagram and tag @tastetoronto and @nextdoorrestaurant!

Ingredients

Brussel Sprouts

225g Brussel sprouts
30g double smoked bacon, cut into lardons
75ml maple balsamic vinaigrette (recipe below)
Zest of one lemon
20g Grano Padano
Canola oil, enough for deep fryer or deep pot

Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

50ml of maple syrup
25ml of reduced balsamic

Directions

Brussel Sprouts

6 Steps

Step 1

Cut stems of Brussel sprouts and cut in half.
Step 2

To make the maple balsamic vinaigrette, combine 50ml of maple syrup and 25ml of reduced balsamic.
Step 3

In a shallow pot or deep fryer, fry the Brussel sprouts and double smoked bacon at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until golden brown.
Step 4

Transfer Brussel sprouts into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5

Add maple balsamic vinaigrette and toss until well coated.
Step 6

Transfer Brussel sprouts to a serving dish and grate lemon zest and Grano Padano on top as desired.