**Aromatic Delight: Cauliflower with Ginger and Cilantro**
Embark on a culinary journey to savor the exquisite flavors of cauliflower transformed into a delectable dish. This recipe tantalizes taste buds with a harmonious blend of spices, herbs, and textures. The star ingredient, cauliflower, takes center stage, roasted to perfection until tender yet retaining a satisfying bite. Ginger and cilantro, culinary powerhouses known for their aromatic and zesty properties, infuse the dish with a vibrant symphony of flavors. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. But this article doesn't stop at one delightful recipe. It also offers variations to cater to diverse palates and preferences. Discover a tantalizing take on cauliflower tikka, where the succulent florets are marinated in yogurt and spices before being grilled to smoky perfection. For those seeking a lighter option, the cauliflower and chickpea curry is a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients simmered in a fragrant broth. And for a quick and satisfying meal, the cauliflower fried rice is a culinary masterpiece that combines the goodness of cauliflower with the classic flavors of fried rice. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.
CAULIFLOWER WITH GINGER AND CILANTRO
Sauteed with a blend of Indian spices, plain cauliflower becomes exotic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes Indian-Inspired Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet heat the oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it cook the mustard and cumin seeds 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ginger, garlic, and shallots. Cook 2 minutes until soft.
- Add salt, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, and cilantro. Cook 1 minute more.
- Add the cauliflower, stirring to coat it with the oil. Add 1/2 cup water and steam the mixture, covered, for 6 to 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender.
- Season the cauliflower mixture with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with the 3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.
OVEN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH TURMERIC AND GINGER
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Whisk together the oil, mustard seeds, jalapeno, ginger, and turmeric in a small bowl.
- Place cauliflower in a medium baking dish and toss with the flavored oil and season with salt. Roast until lightly golden brown and just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.
GRILLED CAULIFLOWER WITH CILANTRO PESTO
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high.
- Add the cauliflower, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat the cauliflower. Transfer to a grill basket and grill, tossing occasionally, until the cauliflower is charred in places and softened, about 10 minutes. (This can alternatively be done on an indoor grill pan.)
- Transfer the grilled cauliflower to the serving bowl with the Cilantro Pesto and toss to coat.
- Garnish with Cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
- Add the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, pepper flakes and garlic to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse together until the garlic is finely chopped. Next, add the cilantro and blend until smooth. Add the cashews and Cotija cheese and pulse until the mixture becomes a thick paste and is evenly combined. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and set aside until the cauliflower is grilled.
GINGER-CAULIFLOWER SOUP
This simple soup, steeped with ginger and lemongrass, features a bright relish of lime zest, fresh ginger and scallions. The topping offsets the subtle, sensible cauliflower, and the soup is deceptively luxurious thanks to the addition of potato, which adds a natural creaminess. Serve with a crusty sourdough loaf or some thick slices of buttered toast.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories easy, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add the lemongrass and half the ginger and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower, potato and garlic, then add the stock. Bring to a boil over high, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the cauliflower and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon ginger with the scallions, cilantro, vinegar, lime zest and juice, honey and the remaining 1/4 cup grapeseed oil. Whisk together and season with salt. Set aside. The relish will marinate and the scallions soften as it sits.
- Remove and discard the lemongrass stalk from the soup. Using an immersion blender (or working in batches in a traditional blender), purée the soup until smooth. Add additional water, if needed, to thin the soup. Season to taste with salt.
- Serve the soup topped with the ginger-scallion relish, and serve with a slice of buttered toast.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 426, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1503 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
SPICY CAULIFLOWER WITH GINGER, CUMIN AND TOMATOES
Cauliflower lends itself well to curries, and the combination of cauliflower and turmeric, an essential spice in curries, has an added health benefit for men. Studies sited on the World's Healthiest Foods website (whfoods.com), have shown that the main phytonutrient in turmeric (curcumin) and a phytonutrient that is abundant in cruciferous vegetables (phenethyl isothiocyanates), when taken together can be effective in preventing prostate cancer and also in inhibiting the spread of established prostate cancer cells. Serve this chile-laced stir-fry with rice or other grains, and with flat Indian bread.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the cauliflower in a steaming basket above 1 inch boiling water. Cover and steam for 1 minute. Lift the lid and allow steam to escape for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender. Remove from the heat and refresh with cold water. Quarter the larger florets and set the cauliflower aside.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet or wok above medium heat. Add the ginger, cumin seeds and chiles and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the cauliflower and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, ground coriander, cayenne, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down and the mixture is fragrant. Taste and adjust salt. Stir in the cilantro, stir for another 30 seconds, and serve, passing lime wedges for squeezing.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 73, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 464 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CAULIFLOWER WITH FRESH CILANTRO
From the cookbook Arabian Delights. This is a Saudi Arabian dish known as qarnabeed bil kuzbara. The recipe calls for Middle Eastern (also known as Turkish) red pepper and if you can get it then you are very lucky indeed. If not, substitute 3 parts paprika to 1 part cayenne. I think this would taste wonderful with either broccoflower or romanesco instead of cauliflower. Very spicy!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Cauliflower
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot steam the cauliflower in salted water for about 6-7 minutes. Drain well.
- In saute pan, heat the olive oil on medium-high and add the steamed cauliflower, garlic, and chili. Stir fry for about 2-3 minutes being careful not to burn. Add the scallions, the cilantro leaves and the Middle Eastern red pepper. Stir in well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- NOTE: I've never used Middle Eastern red pepper. I have been informed by a kind Zaar member that harissa can be used for the Middle Eastern Pepper. Thanks, FiFi! cg 02-06-06.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.8, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 49.5, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3.5
CAULIFLOWER WITH GINGER AND MUSTARD SEEDS
Categories Ginger Herb Side Steam Low Fat Cauliflower Fall Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet heat the oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it cook the mustard seeds, covered, stirring occasionally, until the popping subsides. Add the gingerroot and the turmeric and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the cauliflower, stirring to coat it with the oil, and 1/2 cup water and steam the mixture, covered, adding more water a few tablespoons at a time if it evaporates, for 6 to 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender. Season the cauliflower mixture with the lemon juice and salt and pepper and stir in the coriander.
MASHED COCONUT CRÈME CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMONGRASS GINGER AND CILANTRO.
Categories Vegetable Side Broil Vegetarian High Fiber Low Sodium Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel ginger, cut cilantro stems away from tops and cut lemongrass stalks into four quarters. In a med size pot place quartered lemongrass stalks, ginger skins and cilantro stems in water. Bring to boil then simmer. Lemongrass stalks will release small amount of dirt. Carefully ladle liquid to a bowl leaving lemongrass, cilantro stems, ginger skins and any dirt behind. Remove pot's contents and return to burner. Add liquid back pot along with cauliflower and simmer. Peel back outer layers of several of the lemongrass pieces till the core is found. Finely chop the lemongrass cores along with cilantro leaves. When cauliflower softens, remove any remaining liquid and remove from heat. Mash cauliflower adding the chopped lemongrass cores and cilantro. Season with white or pink pepper and salt. Fold in mixed coconut milk and crème.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH GINGER AND MINT
Serve with our Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss cauliflower, garlic, ginger, salt, and oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with pepper. Roast cauliflower until browned and tender, about 30 minutes. Toss with mint and lime juice. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, airtight, up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 193 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: For this recipe, it's best to use a medium-sized head of cauliflower that is compact and has tightly packed florets.
- Cut the cauliflower into uniform florets: This will help them cook evenly. Aim for florets that are about 1-2 inches in size.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the cauliflower, make sure to give it enough space so that it can brown properly. If you overcrowd the pan, the cauliflower will steam instead of brown.
- Use a well-seasoned wok or skillet: This will help prevent the cauliflower from sticking. If you don't have a well-seasoned wok or skillet, you can grease it with a little oil before cooking.
- Cook the cauliflower over high heat: This will help it brown and develop a nice caramelized flavor.
- Don't overcook the cauliflower: Cauliflower is best when it is still slightly tender-crisp. Overcooked cauliflower will be mushy and bland.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and ginger: This will add a bright, fresh flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
This cauliflower with ginger and cilantro is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a tasty and nutritious side dish, give this cauliflower with ginger and cilantro a try!
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