Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pecorino Romano

What may at first glance seem like a boring and unappetizing dish turns out to be a very refreshing, flavorful, and novel way to eat Brussels sprouts. A nice variation might be to toss it with a few red pepper flakes. I found this one in GQ, who in turn stole it from a restaurant in New York.

Ingredients

• Zest of one lemon (use a microplane)
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups shaved or thinly sliced Brussels sprouts
• Salt

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup water with lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper to taste
2. Stir while slowly incorporating grated cheese to create a slurry-like consistency.
3. Finish with olive oil.
4. Pour on top of Brussel sprouts. Add salt to taste.

Serves 1-2. Eat it.