Braised Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

500 g/1 lb Brussels Sprouts ( Choux de Bruxelles)
4 tbsp oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
3 tbsp water

Preparation

Wash the Brussels sprouts and discard all the tough outer leaves. Trim the roots and make a cross-cut at the base.

Method

Heat a wok until hot, add the oil and wait for it to smoke. Swirl the wok so that is well oiled, add the sprouts and stir for 1-11/2 minutes. When all the sprouts are well covered with oil, add the salt and sugar and continue stirring. Add the water to the wok, braise for about 1 minute, and then stir a few more times. Add more liquid if necessary. Small sprouts require 2-3 minutes to cook through; larger ones may take a minute or so longer. Serve hot.