Stewed Cauliflower In Cream Sauce

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich and comforting dish featuring tender cauliflower simmered in a luxurious, velvety cream sauce with aromatic garlic and fresh vegetables.
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Stewed Cauliflower In Cream Sauce

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 39.9

Description

This elegant yet simple side dish transforms humble cauliflower into a restaurant-quality meal. The florets are quickly stir-fried to retain their crunch before being stewed in a savory stock and sherry base. A touch of milk is stirred in at the end to create a luscious, creamy sauce that clings beautifully to the vegetables. The addition of Tientsin cabbage and green onions provides fresh, crisp contrast to the rich sauce. It pairs perfectly with rice or noodles, making it an ideal centerpiece for a weeknight dinner or a light lunch. The subtle sweetness of the vegetables balances the savory depth of the garlic and stock.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash cauliflower and cut florets into pieces approximately 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 and set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add smashed garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Remove garlic pieces before they begin to brown.
  7. Turn heat to high and add cauliflower florets.
  8. Stir-fry cauliflower for about 1 minute.
  9. Add diced green onions, salt, and sugar; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  10. Stir in Tientsin cabbage.
  11. If using, add shrimp or crab meat at this stage.
  12. Immediately pour in the reserved stock and sherry mixture, tossing to combine with the vegetables.
  13. Bring the sauce to a boil, then cover and simmer for 4 minutes.
  14. Remove lid and thicken the sauce with cornstarch paste until it is very heavy.
  15. Bring the sauce back to a boil and slowly stir in milk.
  16. 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.

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