by sarah_wallace
sarah_wallace's Notes:
Expand1 large cauliflower Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 tablespoons whole peppercorns Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 tablespoons whole cumin Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon vegetable oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
A squeeze of lemon Ask a question about this ingredient
Break the cauliflower into medium-size florets.
Ask a question about this stepHeat a largish, lidded saute pan, and then add oil and butter till smoking.
Ask a question about this stepTurn the heat down to medium, and add in the whole cumin and peppercorns, stirring. The spices will sizzle and be immediately fragrant, but keep stirring them until the cumin seeds have darkened, but not so long that they burn, about 30-45 seconds. At the end of this time, the oil should be fragrant and start to smoke a bit.
Ask a question about this stepImmediately add in the cauliflower florets and firmly yet carefully fold in the florets into the spices and oil. Each floret should be slicked with oil and studded with a few peppercorns and cumin seeds. Salt to taste.
Ask a question about this stepTightly cover the pan, turn the heat down to medium low, and let the cauliflower cook for about 20 minutes, stirring every so often.
Ask a question about this stepAt the 20 minute mark, stir in the chopped cilantro, and continue to let cook, covered, for another 5-7 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepThe dish is done when the cauliflower gently yields to pressure while still remaining toothsome, and has a few roasted edges.
Ask a question about this stepPile the cauliflower, toasted whole spices and all, onto a serving platter and enliven with a squeeze of lemon juice. This dish is delicious hot, room temperature, or cold.
Ask a question about this stepThanks Midge. Typically, homemade clarified butter would be the fat of choice, but a mixture of oil and butter works well too!
Sounds great!