Cauliflower Puree Recipe Masterchef Food

ROASTED AND PUREED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• On a sheet tray, spread 1/4 of the florets with the oil, season with salt and bake until caramelized, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, combine remaining cauliflower, milk and half a teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Strain cauliflower from milk mixture, reserving both. Transfer cauliflower to a blender. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and butter to the blender. Add half of the reserved milk liquid. Secure top on blender and puree mixture until smooth. If mixture is too thick, thin by adding some of the remaining liquid. Season, to taste. Serve in a large serving bowl topped with caramelized florets and chives.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER PUREE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large, wide saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cauliflower and cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add cream, 1/4 cup water, and season with freshly grated nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer; cover and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
• Working in batches, transfer cauliflower mixture to the jar of a blender or bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

CAULIFLOWER PUREE

Steps:

• Combine cauliflower and water or chicken stock in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until cauliflower is very tender, about 10 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons cooking liquid, 15 to 20 seconds. Add sour cream and butter, and process 5 to 10 seconds more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

CAULIFLOWER PUREE

Steps:

• Set up a collapsible steamer or bamboo steamer over a pot of water. Toss the cauliflower, potato, and zest together and put in the steamer. Season with the salt and pepper, to taste. Cover, and cook over medium heat until the potatoes and cauliflower are completely tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Puree the vegetables, in batches if needed, in a blender or food processor with olive oil and a couple tablespoons water, until smooth and creamy. Season with the salt and pepper, if needed. Reheat in a saucepan, stirring over medium-low heat. Serve.

CAULIFLOWER PUREE

Steps:

• Bring a 4-quart pot of salted water to a boil; add cauliflower and simmer until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain cauliflower, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
• Blend cauliflower and 1/4 cup cooking liquid in a blender until smooth, adding more water until desired consistency is reached. Add butter and pulse until incorporated; season with salt.

CAULIFLOWER PUREE

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into florets and steam or cook in boiling water until barely tender. Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.
• Place in a food processor and, using steel blade, process together with butter to a puree.
• Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and paprika. Refrigerate if desired.
• To serve, heat thoroughly, thinning with milk if necessary.

CAULIFLOWER & CELERY ROOT PUREE

Steps:

• Place a steaming basket in a large pot. Pour in enough water to reach just below the basket, cover and bring to a boil. Add florets and celery root cubes; steam for 15 minutes or until tender.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter. When melted, add onions and sauté for 3 ½ to 4 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and sauté for only 1 minute. Remove from the heat and transfer onion mixture to the bowl of a food processor; set aside.
• When cauliflower and celeriac are tender, transfer to the bowl of the food processor and blend until half the mixture is somewhat puréed. Add 2 tablespoons butter and process until well combined. Slowly pour in heavy cream and continue mixing until blended. Clean the sides of the bowl before adding sour cream, salt and pepper. Process once again until well mixed.
• Just before serving, sprinkle on some fresh chopped parsley. Serves 6.

CAULIFLOWER PUREE

Steps:

• Cut up cauliflower into small florets and place in a pot.
• Add the stock, bring to the boil, reduce heat and cook until tender.
• Drain stock (reserving for future use if preferred), season with salt and pepper, add the cream and puree using a stick mixer or blender.
• Serve.