Steamed Cauliflower In The Buff Food

LEMON HERB STEAMED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Chop the cauliflower into florets.
• Place 1 1/2 cups water into a saucepan or pot. If using a steamer basket without a handle, add it to the pot now: the water surface should be right under the basket. Bring the water to a boil.
• Once boiling, add the cauliflower (in the steamer basket, if it has a handle). Steam with the lid on 10 to 12 minutes until just tender, testing with a fork to assess whether it's done.
• Carefully remove the cauliflower to a bowl, draining any excess liquid. Toss with the remaining ingredients and serve. (Store leftovers refrigerated.)

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER IN THE BUFF

Steps:

• Fill 2 quart pot (medium size) with water, so it is just below metal steamer basket.
• Bring water to boil.
• Cut cauliflower into florets and place into steamer basket.
• Cover with lid and steam for 5 to 8 minutes.
• Drain water and enjoy!

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Remove and discard any outer leaves on the cauliflower. Halve through the stem and cut out and remove the inner core. Break the cauliflower into florets.
• Pour about an inch of water into a skillet or wok and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Put the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket and season with salt. Set the steamer basket over the boiling water and cook until tender, 4 to 8 minutes depending on the size of the florets. Transfer the cauliflower to a plate, sprinkle with black pepper and serve.

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• place cut cauliflower in saucepan with water and 1/2 tsp salt. cover and simmer till cauliflower is crisp-tender, about 10 minute set aside and cover to keep warm.
• heat small skillet over low heat and roast cumin seeds until dark and fragrant. remove cumin from pan and set aside to cool. add coriander seeds to pan and slowly roast them till dark brown. do not burn spices. when coriander seeds have cooled, use clean coffee grinder to grind them with the cumin seeds and set aside.
• heat oil in large saucepan and add ginger, garlic, and turmeric. stir constantly over medium heat until mixture turns golden brown. this will happen quickly, so be careful not to burn it. crush tomatoes with hands and add them to pan along with juices. when tomatoes come to a boil, stir in chile, cayenne, cumin, coriander, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. lower heat and simmer sauce about 8 minutes or till tomatoes are well cooked. the oil will start to separate from sauce. add cilantro and simmer 1-2 more minutes.
• place warm cauliflower on platter, pour sauce over it, and serve dish immediately.

STEAMED MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place cauliflower florets in a large microwave-safe bowl with enough water to just cover the bottom of the bowl.
• Cover bowl loosely with waxed paper or a paper towel and steam cauliflower in microwave on high until tender, 4 to 5 minutes; drain.
• Place drained cauliflower in a food processor with goat cheese and puree until completely smooth; season with black pepper.