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Annie Lau's Garlic Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts

By Molly O'Neill

4.1

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Closeup view of seasoned Brussels sprouts in a wooden bowl.
Annie Lau's Garlic Stir-Fried Brussels SproutsLara Ferroni

Annie Lau is ethnically Chinese, born in Malaysia. Her husband is ethnically Chinese, and born in Hawaii. The couple moved to San Jose in the late 1990s and their kitchen is a laboratory where their regional and ethnic influences meet local ingredients. Neither had seen to Brussels sprouts before moving to California, but after numerous attempts, they devised a recipe to bring out the nutty sweetness in the little cabbages. The final recipe, Ms. Lau says, "is an experiment in laziness. The less you do, the better." Try to pick similar size sprouts.

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