Zesty Steamed Cauliflower Food

ZESTY STEAMED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Steam whole cauliflower for approximately 20 minutes.
• Remove from steamer and place in a casserole dish.
• Blend all other ingredients together and pour over cauliflower.
• Place in oven on broil for approximately 10-15 minutes or until top starts to lightly brown.

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.

SPICY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a big pan or wok with a lid, then add the ginger and spices. Swirl everything around for a few secs until the spices are aromatic. Reduce the heat, then stir in the cauliflower and some seasoning. Put the lid on and cook for 10 mins or until softened, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle over the coriander before serving.

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a large saucepan with a lid. Fill with enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Add 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into small florets. Reduce to a simmer, and cover; cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

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 BAO BUNS WITH SPICY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• To make the buns, put all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Add 125ml/4fl oz lukewarm water and the oat milk. Mix with your hands and bring together to form a dough, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and springy. Clean and lightly oil the bowl. Pop the dough back in the bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size (if it's cold this may take up to 2 hours).
• Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly to knock it back. Roll the dough into a fat sausage shape (approx. 30cm/12in long). Slice the roll into eight to ten equal portions and shape each piece into a rough ball. Lightly flour a rolling pin and roll each ball into an oval shape. Lightly rub a tiny drop of sesame oil over the surface (to prevent the dough from sticking together) and fold in half. Repeat until all the balls are folded, then place them on a flat surface, cover with a tea towel and leave to prove for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
• To make the cauliflower, mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl, adding 1 tablespoon of water to loosen the mixture, and marinate for 10 minutes. Tip onto a baking tray and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until crispy.
• Meanwhile, line a bamboo steamer with baking paper, then place three or four buns inside each steam basket. Steam for 6-7 minutes, until fluffy but firm and dry to the touch. Repeat until all the buns are steamed.
• Fill each bun with a teaspoon of sriracha mayonnaise and crispy cauliflower topped with shredded carrot, spring onion and ½ teaspoon of sesame seeds. Scatter with coriander, if using.

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.

SPICED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat; add mustard seeds and cover skillet. Cook until seeds stop popping, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion to the skillet; cook and stir over low heat until translucent, about 10 minutes.
• Mix garlic, ginger, turmeric, chile powder, and salt into onion mixture; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add cauliflower; cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl and cover bowl.
• Cook cauliflower in microwave until tender, about 3 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice over cauliflower.

STICKY SESAME CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 450 F. Grease a baking pan or line with parchment. Cut cauliflower into florets, then slice so one side of each floret is flat. Arrange in a single layer in the greased pan. Bake 10 minutes on the center rack. Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, sweetener, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. While waiting, stir together the cornstarch and water until cornstarch dissolves fully, then slowly whisk this into the saucepan as soon as it boils. Turn heat to medium and cook 2 minutes, stirring more frequently once it returns to a boil. Cook until thick. You can also make the sauce ahead of time if desired, and it thickens more as it sits in the fridge. Flip cauliflower florets and bake 10 additional minutes. If desired, you can now move the pan to the top rack and broil 1-2 minutes. Pour sauce over florets. Sprinkle sesame seeds and optional scallions on top, and serve.*A few readers have commented to say this works in the instant pot, but I've not tried it. If you try, be sure to let me know how it goes!View Nutrition Facts

MAKE WAY FOR THE NEW KING OF FRIED FOODS. STICKY, SPICY AND SAUCY FRIED CAULIFLOWER.

Steps:

• Break your cauliflower down into small bite-sized chunks. Once you remove the stem you should be able to break them apart with your hands.
• In a large pot filled with an inch of water, steam your cauliflower until tender, 2-3 minutes depending on size. You don't want to over-cook it or else it'll give you trouble when trying to skewer it! Once steamed, remove from pot and set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine water, flour, cornstarch, baking soda, a pinch of both salt and pepper and the sesame oil. The batter should be thick, not runny and have a strong sesame scent.
• Take your steamed florets and skewer them through the stem onto the stick, about three large or four medium will do. Dunk them in the batter one at a time. Transfer to a baking sheet and sprinkle with a healthy amount of extra corn starch. Deep fry at 350F for 2-3 min or until golden brown. Remove from oil and allow to drain and slightly cool.
• In a pot over medium heat, add water, honey and gochujang. This is a very basic sauce, spicy and sweet. If you want less heat, simply add more honey. Just make sure to slightly reduce the sauce to obtain that perfect saucy, sticky consistency.
• Chop peanuts, chives or green onion and set side. Brush sauce on each skewer then sprinkle with your garnishes.

ZESTY CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• While cauliflower is steaming, combine sour cream, mustards, and lemon juice in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Add cauliflower, onion, and celery; toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.