Leftover Brussel Sprouts

nightrider · Post by **nightrider** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 2:13 pm

gerrit wrote:To nightrider,

If I had the choice between "Chocs" and "Chou", I think "Chou" will be deeply offended only by considering the choice.
Gerrit

Gerrit,
You are aware.... that Bruxy like me has a beautiful GREEN complextion

......... and.................... by the way I love my Dutch friends too.. they keep me supplied with clogs

Nightrider

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 6:42 pm

[quote="gerrit"]digger,

What do you have against Belgium and Brussels ??

Two months agoo, you didn't like the bloody belgian tourists

Now, there is something wrong with the Brussels Sprouts.

If Digger knew the common french name for brussels sprouts, he probably should have been more careful

CHOU DE BRUX(inha)ELLES

Ellie or Bruxinha, could you help Digger with the meaning of "Chou" ?

I like that Gerrit,
'Choux de 'Brux' 'Elles' !
Chou of course = cabbage
Did you also know its a French term of endearment? :
'Mon petit chou' ( my sweetheart)

and written twice,
Chouchou = teacher's pet!

Quite a sweet little thing isn't it, the humble sprout?..or should I say 'Chou'

ellie

digger · Post by **digger** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 9:52 pm

Couve de Bruxelas, in Portuguese

Ha! …. giving them to the Dutch ….. excellent idea!!

Bruxinha · Post by **Bruxinha** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:15 am

Where's DaGi and Peter B? I think there could be a backlash later.

nightrider · Post by **nightrider** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 1:29 pm

Bruxinha wrote:Where's DaGi and Peter B? I think there could be a backlash later.

Bruxy,
I have got a better idea...why don't we cast a spell tonight and whooooooooooosh Digger to Holland. The Dutch....I feel quite sure will know exactly what to do with him and also where he can shall we say... store his Left Over Sprouts.

Nightrider

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:13 pm

No9 - liven up your new years eve party by serving bottles of chilled Corona Extra with a left over brussel sprout wedge in the top

digger · Post by **digger** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:06 pm

nightrider wrote:
Bruxinha wrote:Where's DaGi and Peter B? I think there could be a backlash later.
Bruxy,
I have got a better idea...why don't we cast a spell tonight and whooooooooooosh Digger to Holland. The Dutch....I feel quite sure will know exactly what to do with him and also where he can shall we say... store his Left Over Sprouts.
Nightrider

sorry ladies. can’t make it. I’m a bit busy over the next few days, and the leftover sprout season will soon be over. Anyway… to be honest, I am not too fond of B S, my only interest is in how others deal with the problem of leftovers. so keep sending in those tips.

pm · Post by pm » Thu Dec 29, 2005 12:26 am

chopped some brussel sprouts and pan-sauteed them with some olive oil, shallots, garlic, two or three anchovy fillets and some hot pepper flakes, then tossed the entire mix with some penne, topped it off with a little fried herbed breadcrumbs.

2 medium sized Onions cut into small pieces
3 Tomatoes cut into small pieces
4 Green Chillies, sliced
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Chilli powder 1 tbsp
Brussel Sprouts 10 to 12
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder 1/2 tsp

Add oil in the cooking pan, crackle mustard seeds
Add onions to it and fry till golden brown
Add the cut tomatoes and chillies and cook for 5 mins
Add the brussel sprouts and all the other ingredients. (coriander powder, chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder and garam masala)
Pour a tbsp oil on top, stir well, simmer and close with a lid. Check in between to see if the sprouts are cooked. When done... it is ready to be served with Rice or Chappatis.
But very nice with cooked ones too.

We have rather a lot left over. The children were kindly helping with the food on Christmas Day, but I forgot to tell them to stop preparing sprouts.