This recipe for sprouts bathed in a creamy mustard sauce is an exciting iteration of the usual Christmas side dish...
The dish seems an unusual combo of ingredients for the festive season but was so intriguing, 67goingon50 investigated.
The original, found on the Cotter Crunch page, inspired 67 to experiment; voila and a version with fresh fruit and smaller chunks of sprouts. This recipe does Double Duty with potential for a sophisticated adult dish and a more child-friendly treat.
But there is no doubt about it; Cotter's sauce is a harmony of lovely flavours and adds a wonderful something-something to any dish. Be generous without going overboard.
The salad is not difficult to make and since it can be eaten hot or cold, leftovers are a godsend.
Substitutions are provided so don't worry about following the recipe exactly.
Ingreds:
Sprouts:
4 cups washed and trimmed
1/3 cup red onion slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar.
Salt and pepper
1 small pear, juicy but not too ripe, peeled, cored & in bite sized chunks
Sauce: (this makes a fair amount; half will probably do)
1/2 cup mayonnaise/Hummus/thick plain yoghurt (67 advises 2 tbsps hummous, if using, then half mayo & half thick plain yoghurt )
1/4 cup dijon or whole-grain mustard
1/2 tsp onion powder or granules
1/4 tsp sweet paprika (or smoked paprika with generous pinch sugar)
1 tsp lemon or other fruit juice
1/4 cup olive oil
Options:
1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp dried herbs
salt and pepper
Sauce: make first
1. Blend all ingreds
2. If you like, thin to taste but 67 prefers it thick & scrummy
3. Refrigeraate 4 hours or overnight till needed
Sprouts:
- Wash sprouts, remove tough outer leaves; cut large sprouts into 6 wedges; otherwise 4
- Thinly slice red onion
- Add sprouts & onion to a bowl with in 3/4 tsp olive oil; toss; add a little more oil if needed
- Pre-heat air fryer to 180C/350F; scatter veg over air fryer tray in an even layer; cook 7-10 mins, stirring once or twice until edges are golden & crisp
- Peel & core pear; slice thinly or cut in bite-size chunks; cover in water with a touch of lemon juice to stop browning
- Check sprouts; they should be nearly done
- Sprinkle over 1-2 tsp Balsamic vinegar; air fry a further 2 mins until caramelised
- Lightly season with s & p
- If sprouts not cooked enough for your liking, cook a minute or so longer
- Drain & lightly dry pear slices; stir gently through warm sprouts
- Take off heat; gently stir in 2/3'ish cup sauce
- Serve warm or cold
Kids' Variation:
Replace pear chunks with fresh oranges in membrane-free segments or peeled & thinly sliced. Add a handful coarsely chopped walnuts; lightly drizzle over maple syrup or honey
Comment:
'Some reviewers called this recipe a game-changer. I really, really enjoyed it, and loved the ease of having a sophisticated and a kids version from a single recipe. But it comes second to my all time favourite, the raw 67goingon50 Christmas Slaw: Sprout, Pear, Walnut & Cranberries.' Retired writer
Tips:
- Be careful of economy sprouts; they can be old and tough. If you can, go for young tender sprouts which may need less air-frying
- No air fryer? Tray-bake sprouts in a moderate oven 15-20 mins or until brown & crispy
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These recipes were developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises and may not be reproduced without the author's written permission.
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