Tag: Cauliflower

Parmesan Cauliflower

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Parmesan Cauliflower

Salty and sweet, this way to prepare cauliflower is as simple as it can be.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cauliflower head
  • 3 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp of grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Pepper

Break the cauliflower into florets ad cut those lengthwise in half. Cover a tray with baking paper. Place the cauliflower on the tray and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with freshly grounded pepper. Heat the oven to 200°C. Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle the grated cheese over the cauliflower. Lower the oven temperature to 180°C and bake the cauliflor for 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown.

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Tempura Cauliflower

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Tempura Cauliflower

Inspired by japonese tempura dishes this cauliflower is sweet and creamy. Best eaten hot, but also nice cold out of the fridge or in a lunch box.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cauliflower head
  • 3/4 cup of Corn Starch
  • 1/4 cup of Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp of Salt
  • 1/4 cup of Sparkling Water
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 pinch of Pepper
  • Sunflower Oil

Boil a pot of water seasoned with coarse salt. Cut the cauliflower into florets and cook the in the boiling water for 4 minutes. Remove from the water and let it cool down. Mix the flours, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Add the sparkling water bit by bit and whisk until it gains a thick consistency. Add the the egg, season with salt and pepper and whisk until smooth. Heat up the oil in a frying pan. Dip the cauliflower florets into the batter, let the excess batter drip off and deep fry in the oil until golden brown.

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Bechamel Cauliflower

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This version of bechamel sauce is easier and faster to prepare than the traditional recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 Cauliflower head
  • 250 ml of Milk
  • 250 ml white Wine
  • 4 tbsp Corn Starch
  • 2 tbsp of Butter
  • 1 pinch of Salt
  • Nutmeg
  • 1 pinch of Pepper

Cut the cauliflower into florets. Boil a pot of water seasoned with coarse salt. Cook for 10 minutes. Drain and reserve. Heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Pour the milk and wine into a deep pan. Add the flour and stir until its well mixed. Bring to boil on low heat whilst stirring continously. When it gains a creamy consistency (about 5 minutes) remove from the heat. Add the butter and stir until it melts. Season with salt, pepper and grated nutmeg. Grease a baking pan and place the cauliflower florets. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden on top.

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