Brazilian recipe
Easy Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce (Couve-flor assada com molho de tahine)
Roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce is a nutritious and flavorful dish, featuring a perfect contrast between the crispy texture of the vegetable and the creamy, aromatic sauce.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup filtered water
1 medium cauliflower
Salt to taste (for the sauce)
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 small garlic clove
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium cauliflower
Salt to taste (for the sauce)
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 small garlic clove
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Where to find ingredients
Most ingredients can be found in the produce and international aisles of any local grocery store or supermarket. Tahini is commonly located in the section featuring Middle Eastern products or natural foods.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 220°C
- Prepare the cauliflower by removing the outer leaves and the base of the stalk
- Cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets
- Wash the florets under running water and drain them completely in a colander
- Dry the florets well with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to ensure they brown properly
- Arrange the cauliflower florets on a large baking sheet
- Drizzle with the olive oil
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste
- Toss the florets with your hands to ensure they are evenly coated with the seasoning
- Spread the florets on the baking tray in a single layer without overlapping
- Roast for 20 minutes
- Turn the florets halfway through the cooking time so they brown evenly
- While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the sauce:
- Peel the garlic clove
- In a mortar, crush the garlic with a pinch of salt until it forms a smooth paste
- Add the tahini and lemon juice to the garlic paste
- Mix well until combined
- Add the filtered water gradually, stirring continuously, until you reach the desired consistency for the sauce (creamy and pourable)
- Adjust the salt if necessary
- Serve the cauliflower hot, accompanied by the tahini sauce
Observations
This recipe transforms simple cauliflower into a sophisticated dish. The secret to an impeccable result is ensuring the florets are thoroughly dried before putting them in the oven, which allows them to become golden and caramelized.
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