Stewed Cauliflower In Cream Sauce

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Delicate cauliflower florets simmered in a rich, velvety cream and stock sauce with aromatic garlic and ginger notes
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This comforting dish features tender cauliflower florets gently stewed in a luxurious cream sauce. The recipe balances the mild sweetness of the vegetable with savory stock, a touch of dry sherry, and the richness of milk. Aromatics like garlic and green onions add depth, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce clings perfectly to each bite. It’s an elegant yet simple side dish that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles, offering a creamy texture and subtle savory flavor profile. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a refined addition to a holiday table, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal.

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Stewed Cauliflower In Cream Sauce

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 39.9

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This comforting dish features tender cauliflower florets gently stewed in a luxurious cream sauce. The recipe balances the mild sweetness of the vegetable with savory stock, a touch of dry sherry, and the richness of milk. Aromatics like garlic and green onions add depth, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce clings perfectly to each bite. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet simple side dish that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles, offering a creamy texture and subtle savory flavor profile. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a refined addition to a holiday table, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash cauliflower and cut into florets about twice the size of straw mushrooms.
  2. Dice green onions into 1/4-inch pieces.
  3. Mix stock and dry sherry in a small bowl.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add smashed garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove garlic.
  6. Turn heat to high and add cauliflower florets; stir-fry for about 1 minute.
  7. Add green onions, salt, and sugar; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  8. Stir in Tientsin cabbage (napa cabbage) and optional shrimp or crab meat.
  9. Immediately add the stock and sherry mixture; bring to a boil, mixing well with cauliflower.
  10. Cover and simmer for 4 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
  11. Remove lid and thicken sauce with cornstarch paste until very heavy.
  12. Bring sauce back to a boil and slowly stir in milk.
  13. Drizzle with remaining peanut oil for a final glaze and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 39.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 36.3mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 8.4g3%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 3.8g
Protein 2.5g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cauliflower, cream sauce, stewed, garlic, sherry, green onions, vegetable side, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy, stir fry, simmered, side dish, low calorie, vegetarian option
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