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 the creamy, aromatic sauce.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
1 medium cauliflower
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste (for the sauce)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup filtered water
1 small garlic clove
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
Salt to taste
1 medium cauliflower
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste (for the sauce)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup filtered water
1 small garlic clove
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
Where to find ingredients
You can find cauliflower in the produce section of any grocery store or farmers' market. Tahini, olive oil, and fresh aromatics are available in the international or pantry aisles of most supermarkets and specialty health food stores.
Preparation method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C
- Prepare the cauliflower: remove the outer leaves and the base of the stalk
- Cut the cauliflower into florets of similar size
- Wash the florets under running water and drain them completely in a colander
- Pat the florets dry well with a clean tea 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 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 roasts, 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 incorporated
- 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 warm, 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 golden and caramelized.
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