Stir Fried Local Brussels Sprouts

I managed to get some local brussels sprout at the farmer's market (pasar pagi) last weekend. It's cheaper compare to the imported ones, of coz! :o) And they both look a bit different. Local ones looks bigger and the leaves is harder.....I mean crunchier. And that is why it need to be cooked in a different way. Other than that I am quite curious about the plant and started google about it. And here's what I found.

Brussels sprouts on stalk.

Ingredients :
4 large brussels sprout, cut into small portions
50gm  dried shrimp, soaked in water & then pounded
1 tbsp  ginger,  finely chopped
1 tbsp  garlic,  finely chopped
2 tbsp  shaoxing wine or rice wine
2 tbsp  vegetarian oyster sauce
salt & pepper to taste

*thickening : 2tbsp  water + 1 tspn tapioca starch

Method :
(1)  prepare a pot of simmering hot boiling water then cook brussels sprouts in boiling water in a few seconds or till a bit softened, and drained.
(2) preheat frying pan or wok with just enough cooking oil.
(3) once it's ready, stir in dried shrimp, ginger & garlic and saute till fragrant.
(4) next, stir in cooked brussels sprouts and cook over high heat.
(5) add in shao xing wine, oyster sauce, salt & pepper and mix well.
(6) off the heat, then stir in thickening and mix to combine. Finally, transfer to serving plate.

Of coz, you may replace dried shrimps with other ingredients such as minced meat or just omit it. It tastes as good. Hope you guys will love it too!