An amazing appetizer or side dish! Brussels sprouts are roasted crispy in the oven and then coated in a sweet and spicy Asian inspired sauce. Dip them in the Sambal Aioli for an extra kick of flavor.
Whisk together the ingredients for the Sambal Aioli. Set aside.¼ cup mayonnaise,1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek, 2 teaspoon honey, ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice
Move your oven rack to the lowest level, closest to the heating element.Pro Tip: By moving your oven rack to the lowest point your brussels will crisp and caramelize better.Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Prep a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Trim the small stem end of each brussels sprouts and then halve each one. In a large bowl toss the prepped brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes together.
1 lb (up to 1 ¼ lb) fresh brussels sprouts, 3 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon each : black pepper and red pepper flakes
Place the brussels on the baking sheet CUT SIDE DOWN. Pro Tip: Do not crowd the brussels on the pan or they will steam instead of roast.
Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes. You want them to be browned and crisp but not mushy on the inside.
While the brussels are roasting make the ginger soy glaze:In a small saucepan over medium-low heat simmer together the honey, soy sauce, sesame oil and sambal for 1 minute.