How and how much to cook cauliflower

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

These tips will help you get a delicious side dish in a saucepan, slow cooker, or microwave.

How to choose a cauliflower

Good fresh and frozen kale is creamy. The color should be uniform, without dark, yellow or any other spots.

The head of fresh cabbage should be firm and firm, and the inflorescences should be close to each other. Pay attention to the leaves at the base of the head: they should not be lethargic, dry, or spoiled.

How to prepare cauliflower

Frozen inflorescences do not need to be thawed and washed first. If there is snow on them, just brush it off.

From a fresh head of cabbage, you must first tear off the leaves. Cut the vegetable into quarters along the stalk. Then remove it and sort the cabbage into inflorescences.

There is also another way. Remove the leaves from the head of cabbage and cut off the lower protruding part of the stump. Use a knife to remove the inflorescences from it in a circle. If they are large, take them apart by hand or cut them open.

Rinse the cut inflorescences thoroughly under cool running water.

You can also eat cauliflower stumps. You just need to clean off the top layer from them.

How much to cook fresh and frozen cauliflower

Frozen cabbage is cooked as much as fresh cabbage. But if there is a lot of ice on the inflorescences, you need to cook them a little longer.

It is necessary to monitor not only the cooking time, but also the appearance of the cabbage. The finished vegetable is easily pierced with a knife. But if you digest it, it will soften, lose its shape and become unappetizing.

If you plan to fry the cabbage after cooking, then cook it about half the amount indicated in the recommendations below. A fully cooked vegetable will fall apart when frying. By the way, perhaps you will like the semi-prepared cabbage: it remains slightly crispy.

How to cook cauliflower in a saucepan

In water

Place the cabbage inflorescences in boiling water. If desired, the liquid can be salted to taste. Cook the cabbage over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. The longer it cooks, the softer it will become.

For a couple

Boil water in a saucepan. Place a colander, strainer or special steaming rack on top so that they do not touch the water.

Place cauliflower in there and cover. Cook the vegetable over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, depending on the tenderness you want.

How to cook cauliflower in a slow cooker

In water

Place the inflorescences in a multicooker bowl and fill them halfway with water. Close the lid and cook on the "Boil" mode for 20-25 minutes.

For a couple

Place the buds in a steaming container. Pour some hot water into the multicooker bowl and place a container on top.

Close the lid and steam the cabbage for 15–20 minutes.

How to cook cauliflower in the microwave

Place the cabbage in a microwave safe container. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and cover with a plate.

Cook at full power in the microwave for 4-8 minutes. The longer the cabbage is cooked, the softer it will become.