If you do not use cabbage inflorescences in fresh form for salad dressing (yes, it is also possible), then it is desirable to boil it for further roasting in batter or baking. Firstly, the preliminary boiling will save you from the unprepared meal, and secondly, it will significantly shorten the cooking time. On how to properly cook cauliflower without the risk of turning it into cabbage puree, we'll talk further.
How correctly to cook fresh cauliflower?
Before cooking, the head of cauliflower should be removed from the leaves covering it, and then divided into separate inflorescences approximately of the same size, so that each of them is ready for the allotted time. After, the inflorescence should be washed with cold water. Pour the saucepan with water, allow the liquid to boil, and then add salt and vinegar. The latter will help the inflorescences to preserve their white color without darkening after cooking. Then it remains only to wait for readiness, usually 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of the inflorescences. We turn the cabbage into a colander and quickly fill it with icy water to stop the cooking process and thereby protect it from cooking.
If you do not know how long to cook cauliflower before frying, then the answer is simple - until half cooked. The cooking time is reduced by exactly half, since the inflorescence is expected to continue the heat effect in the frying pan.
How to cook frozen cauliflower?
If you want to enjoy your favorite cauliflower not in season, do not despair, because the current market is famous for a wide range of frozen vegetables and fruits. Thus, at any time of the year it is enough only to purchase a packet of frozen cauliflower and boil it, following the instructions on the package. If these were not found, then remember that the frozen cauliflower does not need to be thawed before cooking, and the inflorescence should be cooked for 15-17 minutes. If the cabbage has previously undergone heat treatment, it will be enough to boil it in steep salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes, so that there is no ice inside.
How to cook cauliflower - a recipe
After we figured out all the details of boiling cauliflower, proceed to the very recipes with its use. Cauliflower in breading is a healthy version of many delicacies in batter, cooked deep-fried. Serve small crispy inflorescences, you can in the company of sauces as a snack at a party or enjoying the company of this terrific snack alone.
Ingredients:
- cauliflower head ;
- bread breading - 20 g;
- egg - 1 piece;
- lemon;
- fresh parsley;
- butter - 30 g.
Preparation
Washed and dried inflorescences of cauliflower are cooked in salted boiling water until half cooked. After cooking, do not forget to drink cabbage with icy water. Next, sprinkle the inflorescences with lemon juice, sprinkle with pepper and dip into the beaten egg.
Ideal sauce for such a light snack can be a sauce based on a mixture of honey, mustard and olive oil in a ratio of 1: 2: 2, as well as a simple cream sauce based on sour cream, sliced greens, chopped garlic or green onions with lemon zest. A glass of beer is optional, but very desirable.