Brazilian recipe
Cauliflower au Gratin with Requeijão
A simple and delicious oven-baked cauliflower dish featuring a creamy Brazilian-style requeijão sauce and a golden Parmesan topping. A perfect vegetarian comfort food.
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Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower
Water and salt to taste (for boiling)
1 cup creamy requeijão
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Potato sticks (batata palha) to taste
Water and salt to taste (for boiling)
1 cup creamy requeijão
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Potato sticks (batata palha) to taste
Where to find ingredients
The main ingredients are readily available in local grocery stores. Requeijão (the creamy, spreadable Brazilian cheese) can be found in the dairy or international foods aisle of most supermarkets, or at specialty Latin American markets. If you cannot find it, a good substitute is a high-quality cream cheese mixed with a little bit of heavy cream to reach a spreadable consistency. Potato sticks (batata palha) are typically found in the international or snack aisle. Parmesan cheese is widely available in the cheese section of any major supermarket.
Preparation method
- Boil the cauliflower in salted water until just tender (al dente); be careful not to overcook it, then drain and set aside
- Place the cooked cauliflower in the center of a baking dish and arrange the potato sticks around it
- Warm the creamy requeijão in a small saucepan over low heat
- Stir in your preferred seasonings to the requeijão, such as finely diced onion, fresh parsley, and spring onions, mixing until well combined
- Pour the warm requeijão sauce evenly over the cauliflower in the baking dish
- Sprinkle a generous layer of grated Parmesan cheese over the top
- Bake in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and golden brown
Observations
This gratinated cauliflower with creamy requeijão sauce is a classic Brazilian vegetarian dish, perfect for those seeking a flavorful and comforting meal. The cauliflower is cooked just until al dente, keeping its texture intact, while the creamy requeijão sauce and melted Parmesan cheese create a rich, irresistible topping. It works beautifully as a hearty side dish or as a light, satisfying main course.
Preparation is straightforward and doesn't require any complex techniques, making it an excellent go-to for busy weeknights or a special weekend meal. The cauliflower is parboiled before being assembled in a baking dish with the sauce and cheese, then finished in the oven to achieve that bubbly, golden-brown crust everyone loves.
Preparation is straightforward and doesn't require any complex techniques, making it an excellent go-to for busy weeknights or a special weekend meal. The cauliflower is parboiled before being assembled in a baking dish with the sauce and cheese, then finished in the oven to achieve that bubbly, golden-brown crust everyone loves.
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