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Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Currants and Chestnuts

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Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Currants and Chestnuts

Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Currants and Chestnuts

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Equipment

  • - Mandoline Slicer: Perfect for slicing Brussels sprouts into thin shreds quickly and evenly.

  • - Food Processor: Useful for chopping chestnuts to a desired consistency and mixing currants with other ingredients.

  • - High-Sided Baking Pan (27x13 inch): Ideal for baking or roasting dishes like shaved Brussels sprouts, ensuring even cooking.

  • - Roasting Tray: Essential for oven-roasting chestnuts and vegetables without the risk of spillover.

  • - Silicone Spatula: Handy for mixing or folding ingredients together smoothly in various bowls, including those with currants.

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale: Precision baking is key, especially when dealing with specific weights of chestnuts and other components to maintain the recipe's integrity.

  • - Chef Knife (Piece of 8"): A sharp chef knife is crucial for safely trimming Brussels sprouts and removing their outer leaves before shaving.

  • Cooking Process: Essential for preparing or even roasting chestnuts alongside other ingredients if needed.

  • - Cutting Board (Mix of Wood & Plastic): Essential for preparing and safely chopping Brussels sprouts with a mandoline slicer, as well as cutting any additional ingredients.

  • - Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set (3 Pieces): Useful for mixing the dish components, including currants and dressings or marinades.

  • - Oven Thermometer: Ensuring your oven is at the correct temperature can significantly affect the cooking of Brussels sprouts and chestnuts to perfection.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup apple cider

  • 1/2 cup dried currants

  • 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 7- to 8-ounce jar whole peeled chestnuts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 5 tablespoons butter

  • 1 1 /2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Bring cider to boil in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add currants; let soak 30 minutes. Using processor fitted with slicing disk, push brussels sprouts through feed tube and slice. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill currant mixture. Wrap brussels sprouts in paper towels, then enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill.
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Instruction 2

Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chestnuts; sauté 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl. Add brussels sprouts to skillet; sauté until beginning to wilt, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and butter; sauté until most of liquid evaporates and brussels sprouts are tender but still bright green, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry, about 7 minutes. Stir in chestnuts, currant mixture, and vinegar; sauté until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.
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