Madeleine Kamman

Steamed Cauliflower

Preparation info
  • FCR—

    6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Madeleine Kamman

Published 1997

  • About

The hot pepper flakes will give a bit of “zing” to that very discreet white sauce. Especially good served as a vegetarian dish in combination with a pilaf of orzo.

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large clove

Method

Trim the cauliflower into florets and peel the stems so they can cook as fast as the florets. While you do so, bring 3 inches of water to a boil in the bottom of a steamer. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf and let boil 10 minutes. Place the cauliflower in the steaming basket, cover, and steam until crisptender, 6 to 8 minutes.

Halfway through the cooking, remove ¾ cup of the w