Steamed cauliflower

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 20 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   Cauliflower can be either fresh or frozen. The difference will be felt, but not critical. Place the frozen one in a single layer in a metal steam basket and let it thaw slightly at room temperature for ten minutes. First wash fresh cabbage and divide it into inflorescences. It is better to make the inflorescences of medium size and approximately the same size, so that they reach readiness at the same time.

2. STEP 2

   

   Distribute the inflorescences with the tops up. If you don't have a special steam basket, you can use a metal colander instead, without any plastic that will come into contact with the hot pan. Otherwise, they will simply melt from the high temperature. Any metal grate with small holes will also work - a sieve, a deep-frying basket, or a metal basket for drying fruits and vegetables.

3. STEP 3

   

   Choose a tall pan that is the right size for your steam basket. Pour cold tap water into it and place over high heat until it boils.

4. STEP 4

   

   Once the water boils, reduce the heat to medium. It is important for us now only to maintain the presence of evaporation.

5. STEP 5

   

   Place the steamer basket with the cauliflower on top of the pan. The basket should not touch the surface of the water, otherwise the cabbage will turn out boiled.

6. STEP 6

   

   Cover the basket with any suitable lid and cook the cabbage for 10-15 minutes. You don’t have to cover the cabbage with a lid, then it will turn out whiter in color, but the cooking time will also increase significantly. It is also important that the lid does not extend beyond the basket, otherwise condensation, collecting on it, will drip onto the hob.

7. STEP 7

   

   The cooking time will depend on exactly what degree of cabbage readiness you want. Either way, try pricking the cabbage with a fork. If the inflorescence becomes soft inside, then the cabbage is ready. Don't forget to salt the cabbage before serving.

Comments on the recipe

Teresa*k

06.11.2023

4.8

Steam cauliflower with carrots and zucchini.

pozharskaya21

06.11.2023

4.7

I often steam vegetables, especially for a child. Today I steamed cauliflower according to your recipe, it’s convenient, and you don’t need to take out the steamer. I agree with you that steaming it turns out tastier and healthier. Cauliflower is suitable as a side dish; I also serve it to the child from the beginning of complementary feeding. I cook it until soft, although crispy is also delicious. Thanks for the idea with the sieve.