A vibrant bowl, overflowing with warm charred brussels sprouts, ruby-red Asian chili sauce drizzle, and succulent amber-hued cubes of smoked tofu. Flecks of sesame seeds and shredded green onions add bursts of color. A few fluffy scrambled eggs rest at the side.

Charred Brussels Sprouts & Smoked Tofu Stir-fry Brunch Bowl

Name: Charred Brussels Sprouts & Smoked Tofu Stir-fry Brunch Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 400g Brussels sprouts halved; 200g Smoked tofu cut into cubes; 8 Eggs whisked; 3 tablespoons Asian chili sauce; 3 cloves Garlic minced; 2 tablespoons Sesame oil; 2 tablespoons Soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds; 2 Green onions chopped

Smoky, tangy, crispy yet tender brunch delight.

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Stir-frying

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · September 28, 2024

A little about this dish

Epicureans by heart, we're introducing a twist on brunch that blends the profound flavors of Chinese cuisine with seasonal bounty. The star of the show is Brussels sprouts, enhanced with tantalizing spices and combined with smoky tofu and fluffy scrambled eggs to create a feast for your taste buds.

Ingredients (for 4)

Brussels sprouts — 400g — halved
Smoked tofu — 200g — cut into cubes
Eggs — 8 — whisked
Asian chili sauce — 3 tablespoons
Garlic — 3 cloves — minced
Sesame oil — 2 tablespoons
Soy sauce — 2 tablespoons
Sesame seeds — 1 teaspoon
Green onions — 2 — chopped

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍳🥬⏲️

In a preheated skillet, add sesame oil and halved Brussels sprouts face down to char for 5-7 minutes until slightly blackened.
Step 2 — 🍳🧄🥣

Stir in smoked tofu cubes and minced garlic, keep stirring until tofu is evenly browned. This may take about 5 minutes.
Step 3 — 🍳🌶️🥢

Drizzle soy sauce and Asian chili sauce over the pan, mix well to coat the sprouts and tofu. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Step 4 — 🍳🥚🔀

Meanwhile, scramble the eggs in a separate, greased pan.
Step 5 — 🍲🥚🍴

Divide the sprout-tofu stir-fry into four bowls. Top each with scrambled eggs, sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

A final fox tip

Add a twist to the recipe by serving it over a bed of steamed jasmine rice. You can also include other vegetables like peppers or snow peas for extra crunch. And remember, kids can help here by whisking the eggs or gathering the ingredients!