Curried bacon sprouts

ingredients

• Curried bacon sprouts

  • 500 gram brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved
  • 50 gram butter, chopped
  • 2 rindless bacon rashers, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 cup pinenuts

method

• Curried bacon sprouts

  • 1

    In a saucepan of boiling water, blanch sprouts 4-5 minutes, until almost tender. Drain well.

  • 2

    In a large frying pan, melt half the butter on high. Saute bacon 2-3 minutes, until lightly golden.

  • 3

    Add sprouts and reduce heat to medium. Saute 4-5 minutes, until lightly caramelised. Stir in curry powder and pine nuts and cook 1 minute more, until fragrant and nuts are lightly toasted.

  • 4

    Add remaining butter to pan and toss through. Season to taste.