Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomelo and Star Anise

This dish is an interesting mix of flavors. The supremed pomelo (we substituted grapefruit) are marinated in a simple syrup that contains lemon, star anise and cinnamon stick. This was a delicious combination, and the extra syrup is being saved for cocktails!

Brussels and shallots are roasted (after parboiling). After cooling, the salad is put together with some olive oil, some of the reserved syrup, and cilantro.

This salad was quite delicious, but it was an odd combination of flavor that not everyone at my table enjoyed. Nevertheless, it would be an interesting and not-too-time-consuming dish for a pot luck.