SHAVED BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH CURRANTS AND CHESTNUTS

Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Currants and Chestnuts image

Provided by Nancy Oakes

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 cup dried currants
1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 7- to 8-ounce jar whole peeled chestnuts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 tablespoons butter
1 1 /2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Bring cider to boil in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add currants; let soak 30 minutes. Using processor fitted with slicing disk, push brussels sprouts through feed tube and slice. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill currant mixture. Wrap brussels sprouts in paper towels, then enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill.
Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chestnuts; sauté 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl. Add brussels sprouts to skillet; sauté until beginning to wilt, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and butter; sauté until most of liquid evaporates and brussels sprouts are tender but still bright green, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry, about 7 minutes. Stir in chestnuts, currant mixture, and vinegar; sauté until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.