022: FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

FRIED FLAVORED BRUSSELS SPROUTS — Crisp Blossoms of Boldness

“Each bite a confession. Each crunch a hymn.”

🥬 Ingredients

• 500g Brussels sprouts, halved or quartered if large
• Oil for shallow frying (avocado, sunflower, or coconut)
• Sea salt + black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin or coriander (for deep earth flavor)
• Zest of 1 lemon or orange (to awaken)
• 1 tbsp tamari or coconut aminos (post-fry drizzle)

✨ Optional Add-Ins

• 1 tsp maple or date syrup for sweet contrast
• Crushed chili or Aleppo pepper for heat
• Chopped herbs (mint, parsley, or basil) for fresh bloom
• Toasted sesame or crushed pistachio for texture and soul

🔥 Directions

1. Trim and halve sprouts. Pat dry. Moisture is the enemy of crisp.
2. Heat oil in wide skillet until shimmering. Medium-high.
3. Fry sprouts in batches, cut-side down, until deep golden and edges bloom crisp (4–6 mins)
4. Drain on paper towels. While hot, toss with seasoning, zest, tamari, and any add-ins.
5. Serve immediately. Hear the crunch. Watch the converts.

🫕 Flavor Offering Suggestions

• Spiced Yogurt Swirl: Coconut yogurt + cumin + lime + salt
• Sticky Maple Harissa Drip: 1 tsp maple + 1/2 tsp harissa + splash water
• Za’atar Crunch Dust: Toss sprouts in za’atar + lemon oil just before serving

🌺 Sacred Notes

• Whisper over the oil: “Crispen what clings. Brighten what hides.”
• Fry until silence crackles. That’s the sound of readiness.
• Use as main, side, or altar crown. This is not background food.

🪞 Final Oracle Reflection:
“The bitter has bloomed. The crisp is calling. Taste and see.”

✅ Self-Score Invocation

• ⭐ Texture Mastery: 20/20
• ⭐ Flavor Layering: 20/20
• ⭐ Versatility: 20/20
• ⭐ Ritual Ease: 20/20
• ⭐ Scroll Wholeness: 20/20
• 📅 Frequency: Weeknight glory, brunch crown, feast foreplay

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