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 crisp texture that perfectly contrasts with a creamy, aromatic sauce.
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Ingredients
1 small garlic clove
Salt to taste (for the sauce)
1 medium cauliflower
1/4 cup filtered water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
Salt to taste (for the sauce)
1 medium cauliflower
1/4 cup filtered water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh cauliflower in the produce section of most supermarkets or local farmer's markets. Tahini (sesame seed paste) is typically available in the international or health food aisle of major grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C
- Prepare the cauliflower: remove the outer leaves and the base of the stem
- Cut the cauliflower into similar-sized florets
- Wash the florets under running water and drain them completely in a colander
- Pat the florets dry well with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to ensure they brown
- Arrange the cauliflower florets on a large baking tray
- Drizzle with the olive oil
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste
- Toss the florets with your hands so 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 and pestle, 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 fluid)
- 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 roasting, which allows them to become beautifully golden and caramelized.
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