How does James Martin cook brussel sprouts?

Table of Contents:

1. How does James Martin cook brussel sprouts?
2. Should I cut brussel sprouts in half?
3. How can you tell if brussel sprouts are bad?
4. Can you shave brussel sprouts with a cheese grater?
5. How do you shred brussel sprouts in a Cuisinart food processor?
6. Can you buy pre shredded brussel sprouts?
7. Can I use a Vitamix instead of a food processor?
8. Can I shred zucchini in my Vitamix?

How does James Martin cook brussel sprouts?

Method

1. Trim the Brussels sprouts and add to a large pan of boiling water. ...
2. Drain a colander and rinse under cold running water. ...
3. Cut the pancetta into small pieces and cook in a wok with the olive oil until crisp. ...
4. Add the chestnuts and the sprouts to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.

Should I cut brussel sprouts in half?

Most store-bought Brussels will have the stem mostly trimmed off, but if you want to really make sure there aren't any woody parts, take a sharp knife and just lop off the bottom of the sprout. To make cooking time a little quicker (and thus avoid over-sulphuring up the place), I like to slice my sprouts in half.

How can you tell if brussel sprouts are bad?

Look at the color of the Brussels sprouts. If you can see brown color on the edges of the leaves, then they have probably gone bad. It is still good for eating, and you can peel off the brown leaves and cook the remaining part. But you should consume it instantly before it continues to rot further.

Can you shave brussel sprouts with a cheese grater?

I hardly used the shaving disc to my food processor up until a few months ago, but I discovered that it works great for making this salad. No food processor? You can use a regular cheese grater to get the job done. Just hold onto the brussel sprout by the hard stem and carefully grate in a swift downward motion.

How do you shred brussel sprouts in a Cuisinart food processor?

You can still totally shred your brussels sprouts in it, they'll just look a little bit less fancy. To do it, first cut each sprout in half, then add them to your food processor, pulse one or two times, and that's it.

Can you buy pre shredded brussel sprouts?

(Update: You can actually buy shredded or shaved Brussels sprouts at the grocery store now.

Can I use a Vitamix instead of a food processor?

Yes, you can use your Vitamix to do some food processor tasks. You can do some chopping and mixing, but cannot do any slicing.

Can I shred zucchini in my Vitamix?

Grate zucchini. I used the Vitamix to grate my zucchini. I put the lid on the Vitamix and removed the plug. Turned the Vitamix on to Speed 5-6 and put in the large pieces of zucchini.