Brazilian recipe
Easy Gratinated Cauliflower (Couve-flor gratinada)
A classic gratinated cauliflower recipe with a creamy, flavorful finish. Simple to make and perfect as an everyday side.
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Ingredients
1 medium cauliflower
2 1/2 cups milk
2 level tablespoons wheat flour
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
Salt to taste
2 1/2 cups milk
2 level tablespoons wheat flour
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find the ingredients in the fresh produce section, the dairy aisle, the baking aisle, and the seasoning shelves at local supermarkets or neighbourhood markets. If needed, use a mild hard cheese in place of Parmesan as a substitute, keeping the original ingredient as ideal.
Preparation method
- Cook the cauliflower in salted water, without letting it get too soft
- In a bowl, mix the milk, wheat flour and sifted egg yolks
- Season with salt and place the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens
- Remove the cream from the heat and stir in the butter and 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
- Mix well and set aside
- Arrange the cooked cauliflower in a buttered baking dish
- Cover the cauliflower with the prepared cream
- Sprinkle with the remaining grated Parmesan cheese and the breadcrumbs
- Bake in a preheated oven at high temperature until gratinated
- Serve straight from the baking dish
Observations
Gratinated cauliflower is a classic, comforting dish in Brazilian cooking, ideal for anyone looking for a tasty, nourishing side. It brings together the lightness of cauliflower with a rich cream sauce and a crisp topping, making it a versatile choice for many meals.
This recipe is a great way to make the most of cauliflower’s nutritional benefits, serving it in a form that wins over even the most demanding palates. The method is straightforward and produces a dish that looks inviting and is hard to resist.
This recipe is a great way to make the most of cauliflower’s nutritional benefits, serving it in a form that wins over even the most demanding palates. The method is straightforward and produces a dish that looks inviting and is hard to resist.
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