Recipe: Fried Breaded Brussels Sprouts

Fried Breaded Brussels Sprouts
rec.food.recipes/Andy.mich (2001)

20 oz brussel sprouts
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
4 eggs, beaten or use egg betters or 6 egg whites
salt
pepper
garlic, minced
olive oil

Trim the sprouts, cut in half-length wise. Bring water to a boil and blanch the sprouts for about 4 minutes to 6 minutes. Remove and place in cold water to stop cooking.

Place sprouts into a mixture of flour, salt and papper, coat well.

Remove and place the sprouts into beaten eggs, coat well. Remove and place into breadcrumbs and coat well.

Fry the brussel sprouts in olive oil and garlic for about 10 minutes over medium heat or until a golden brown.