Brussels Sprouts Oriental-Style [microwave]
From:	Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments:	Oven: 700 watts Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 11 minutes Waiting time: none Excellent, served with hot crusty bread or toasted English muffins. For an excellent, light meal, serve these Brussels sprouts with a baked potato and a piece of cheese.

1 pound [454 g] Brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon [15 g] butter 6 green onions, finely minced 3 tablespoons [45 mL] water 2 teaspoons [10 mL] wine or cider vinegar 1 teaspoon [5 g] sugar Salt and pepper

Clean and trim Brussels sprouts as you would for plain Brussels sprouts recipe; set aside. Into a microwave-safe dish, melt butter on 'HIGH' for 1 minute. Stir in green onions; microwave on 'HIGH' for 1 minute. Mix well; mix in prepared Brussels sprouts. Stir in water. Cover and microwave on 'HIGH' for 6 minutes. Remove Brussels sprouts from cooking liquid, reserving both separately. Stir wine or cider vinegar and sugar into cooking liquid; thoroughly mix. Microwave on 'HIGH' for 4 minutes, or until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Salt and pepper Brussels sprouts, to taste. Delicately stir in vinegar mixture; microwave on 'HIGH' for 1 minute and serve.