Best 6 Brussels Sprouts Flemish Style Belgium Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUP RECIPE (EUROPEAN STYLE)

Steps:

• Peel and chop carrots;
• Clean and chop your leek;
• Peel and cube the potatoes;
• Clean and chop celery;
• Peel the parsnip (I use it whole and discard it at the end of cooking, but feel free to chop it like carrots and leave it in the soup);
• Wash your Brussels sprouts, discard outer leaves, gently trim the ends (you can leave them whole or cut them in halves, making sure that stem is intact so they don't fall apart in the soup).
• In a Dutch Oven or other pot with a lid, heat up butter or olive oil;
• Add leeks and cook for about 3 minutes, until softened;
• Add carrots and celery and cook for another 3-4 minutes;
• Add Brussels Sprouts, potatoes and parsnip;
• Pour in the broth, cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes, until all the veggies are cooked.
• Pour the cream into a cup and slowly add some of the soup broth to temper the cream;
• Once you have a full cup of liquid, pour it over into the pot;
• Check for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper;
• Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread.
• For an extra flavor's boost add a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a few drops of Maggie seasoning (all of which are optional).

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, FLEMISH STYLE (BELGIUM)

Steps:

• Trim the base of the sprouts & discard the tough outer leaves, then rinse well.
• Steam sprouts for 10 to 12 minutes or until just tender, then rinse them briefly under cold running water.
• In a large skillet over high heat, melt the butter & cook it carefully until it turns a nut-brown color, but watch carefully to prevent the butter form burning.
• Add the sprouts & saute quickly to brown them on all sides.
• Season with salt, pepper & nutmeg & serve immediately.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BALSAMIC AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Trim/clean the Brussels sprouts, then cut them in half. Arrange on 2 baking sheets and toss with the olive oil. Roast until brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and reduce until very thick.
• Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the roasted sprouts, then sprinkle on the dried cranberries.

THE ONE AND ONLY TRULY BELGIAN FRIES

Steps:

• Pour enough oil into a deep fryer to reach at least halfway up the sides of the pan but not more than three-quarters of the way up. Heat the oil to 325°F.
• Cut the potatoes into sticks 1/2 inch wide and 2 1/2 to 3 inches long. Dry all the pieces thoroughly in a clean dish towel. This will keep th oil from splattering. Divide the potato sticks into batches of no more than 1 cup each. Do not fry more than one batch at a time.
• When the oil has reached the desired temperature, fry the potatoes for 4 to 5 minutes per batch. They should be lightly colored but not browned. If your fryer has a basket, simply lift it out the remove the fried potatoes. Otherwise, use a long-handled skimmer to lift out the potatoes. Be sure to bring the temperature of the oil back to 325°F in between batches. At this point the fries can rest for several hours at room temperature until you are almost ready to serve them.
• Heat the oil to 325°F. Fry the potatoes in 1-cup batches until they are nicely browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on fresh paper towels or brown paper bags and place in a warmed serving bowl lined with more paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and serve. Never cover the potatoes to keep them hot as they will immediately turn soft and limp. If you are inclined to perfectionism, leave some potatoes to fry halfway through the meal so you can serve them crisp and piping hot.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN SOUR CREAM (BELGIUM)

Steps:

• Put the sprouts in a steamer & cook for about 10-12 minutes or until just tender.
• About half way through the cooking time for the sprouts, in a large skillet fry the bacon for 5 minutes or until crisp, then remove the bacon to cool, & in the same skillet saute the chopped onion for several minutes.
• Crumble the cooled bacon & add it, along with the sprouts, to the skillet. Add the remaining ingredients & mix thoroughly.
• Serve warm.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN BEER (BELGIUM)

Steps:

• Put the sprouts in a pan and add the beer. Bring to a boil.
• Boil for about 20 minutes, or until the sprouts are tender.
• Drain off the beer and add the butter to the pan. Stir until the butter is melted and it coats the sprouts.