Ingredients

2tbspvegetable oil

½cuprice krispies,or other puffed rice cereal

¼tsptogarashi

kosher salt

¼cupasian fish sauce

2tbspwater

2tbspsugar

1tbsprice vinegar

1tbspfresh lime juice

1garlic clove,small

1red chile,small

¼cupcilantro,chopped

2tbspmint,chopped

4cupsbrussels sprouts,roasted or boiled

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until shimmering. Add the Rice Krispies and togarashi and cook over high heat, stirring, until browned. Season with salt. Transfer to a plate and wipe out the skillet.

In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, water, sugar, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, and chile and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cilantro and mint.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat until nearly smoking. Add the brussels sprouts; cook over high heat, stirring, until charred in spots and heated through.

Transfer to a bowl and toss with the vinaigrette.

Just before serving, sprinkle the Rice Krispies on top and serve right away.