Deep-fried Brussel Sprouts with Hazelnut Mayo, Pickled Kohlrabi and Roasted Hazelnuts

Pip Lacey is back with a recipe that will make you look at Brussels sprouts in a completely different way. Here they are deep fried and served with sliced and pickled kohlrabi and a vegan hazelnut mayo that is made with a 100% hazelnut paste that is to die for! Definitely one to try!

Ingredients

  • 400g Brussels sprouts
  • 1 kohlrabi
  • 1/4 bunch parsley
  • 250g xtra Virgin Olive oil
  • 50g Sherry vinegar
  • 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/5 garlic clove (microplained)
  • 1/2 orange zest (microplained)
Hazelnut Mayo
  • 2 tablespoons of chickpea water (aquafaba)
  • 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of 100% hazelnut paste (you could use praline or Nutella if you can’t find the paste)
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • 300ml veg oil

Method

Brussels Sprouts
Wash and cut in half. Dry. Deep fry in a fryer  or shallow fry in a large saucepan at 180 degrees until dark brown for 2-3 mins – the centre should still be green. Remove from oil and place in some kitchen roll. Season with table salt.
Pickled Kohlrabi
Mix the oil, vinegar, Dijon, garlic and orange together until it emulsifies. This is your classic dressing.
Peel and cut the kohlrabi into quarters. Then slice it thin using a sharp knife or a mandolin.
Pick and chop the parsley. Sprinkle the parsley on the kohlrabi and cover with the dressing.
For the Hazelnut Mayo

Whisk the egg yolk and vinegar for 30 seconds then add the Dijon and hazelnut paste and keep whisking.

Then slowly add the oil whilst whisking to form a Mayo. If too thick, add a few drops of cold water.Add a pinch of table salt to season.Roast a handful of whole hazelnuts for 5 mins at 170 degrees. Break them up and add them to the dish at the end.

Ingredients

  • 400g Brussels sprouts
  • 1 kohlrabi
  • 1/4 bunch parsley
  • 250g xtra Virgin Olive oil
  • 50g Sherry vinegar
  • 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/5 garlic clove (microplained)
  • 1/2 orange zest (microplained)
Hazelnut Mayo
  • 2 tablespoons of chickpea water (aquafaba)
  • 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of 100% hazelnut paste (you could use praline or Nutella if you can’t find the paste)
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • 300ml veg oil

Method

Brussels Sprouts
Wash and cut in half. Dry. Deep fry in a fryer  or shallow fry in a large saucepan at 180 degrees until dark brown for 2-3 mins – the centre should still be green. Remove from oil and place in some kitchen roll. Season with table salt.
Pickled Kohlrabi
Mix the oil, vinegar, Dijon, garlic and orange together until it emulsifies. This is your classic dressing.
Peel and cut the kohlrabi into quarters. Then slice it thin using a sharp knife or a mandolin.
Pick and chop the parsley. Sprinkle the parsley on the kohlrabi and cover with the dressing.
For the Hazelnut Mayo

Whisk the egg yolk and vinegar for 30 seconds then add the Dijon and hazelnut paste and keep whisking.

Then slowly add the oil whilst whisking to form a Mayo. If too thick, add a few drops of cold water.Add a pinch of table salt to season.Roast a handful of whole hazelnuts for 5 mins at 170 degrees. Break them up and add them to the dish at the end.