Cauliflower

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Published 2014

Identification: White or off-white, tight cluster of tiny flowers (florets) branching off a central stalk. Member of the cabbage family.
Related Varieties: Broccoflower is a light green relative that looks like a cross between broccoli and cauliflower. Handle like regular cauliflower.
Evaluation: Look for white color, not yellow or brownish; fine-grained, tightly closed buds; fresh green, well-trimmed leaves.
Preparation: Remove leaves and trim tough part of stalk. Cut away discolored parts. Wash. Soak in salted water 30 minutes if necessary to remove insects. Separate into florets, leaving portion of center stalk attached to each one to minimize trim loss (see Figure 10.8). If cooking whole, cut out center of stalk for more even cooking.
Percentage Yield: 55%