Cauliflower puree. How much more frumpy can one get? But tell you what, dressed and dolled up this way, it’s a pretty good substitute for potato mash, and healthier to boot.
Steam a large head of cauliflower and while it’s still hot, mash it in a mixer, adding generous amounts of butter, some cream, freshly ground black pepper, salt to taste, some finely cut, fresh chives and an all-purpose seasoning like a Mrs Dash or equivalent. Add some pan-roasted sesame seeds to the puree. A strand or two of saffron to impart a rich colour and a subtle flavour. And finally, a shake of red chilli flakes.
A spot of Tabasco, or alternately coarse grain English mustard, help add some spike, but the downside is they overpower the saffron and sesame seeds.
That’s it. Serve up in a shot glass, where it forms the base, with some minced, marinated and sautéed mushrooms (made to the recipe linked below) layered on top, or even by itself, garnished with some crisp, brown, deep-fried onions or a sprig of parsley.
Or, on a piece of garlic toast, as a Saturday night date with a drink. Or, simply as a side to steak or chops, with some crispy, green French beans and wilted spinach.
Mmmmm, looks good and sure as hell tastes good!
https://randomrantsruminationsramblings.wordpress.com/2015/05/16/food-ii-mop-up-mushrooms/
I want to try this!
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👍 do it!
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Looks tempting …. will try it sometime!
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Won’t disappoint 😊
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Call me over when You make it.Would love to try it.
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I’ll bring some the next time 🙂
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I’m not sure if I have ever eaten cauliflower, in my entire twenty years. Lol.
But now that I am eating more vegetables and less meat, I am trying to get myself to try cauliflower. Will have to try this!
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LOL, Amie! As difficult as it may be for you, trust me, this makes it more edible 🙂
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Yeah! I’ve seen cool recipes I want to try with cauliflower. I’ll definitely try!
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Looks tempting. You’ve been missing on thatmishmash. Glad you are back 🙂 Happy hogging – love Haurat.
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No, I visited you today (albeit late)
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I meant it the past few days ! Better late than never I say ! Have a mad Monday …hahahha
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Sexy when smashed! Lol. Delicious vocabulary and photograph 😀
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LOL! Thanks 😉
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Oh wow it looks yummy, considering that I am not really a cauliflower fan, tell you the truth.
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It is, I assure you!
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Cauliflower tastes great,should try this,thank you for sharing 🙂
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A little different from the regular gobi, I dare say 😉
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Gobi is versatile,I’m sure it will bring smiles 🙂
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This look so chic and so full of flavour ! You seem like a great cook 😄
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Well, I find it’s a stress buster and mostly, things turn out edible. I sure as hell can’t make desi khaana though! 🙂
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Desi khaana requires special kind of master skills ! Lol
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You made this? Yum!! I know where to visit when I make it over to your part of the world. 🙂
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You’re very welcome home, Em!
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Yeah – I could write an interesting poem with that title 🙂 Sounds like a very decadent treat for a date with a drink. Hope you are keeping well?🍷
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A poem on cauliflower? Or on sexy when smashed? 😜
I’m well, and you? Went for my first ever poetry reading yesterday and it was a very exciting, humbling, inspiring experience
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Hey, I reckon I can write about anything metaphorically,even cauliflower – but I like the Sexy and smashed better😀 Great to hear about your poetry reading. Well done!
I’m fine save for all the mayhem happening around me. From a local news point of view, there is never a dull day.
Back to the cauliflower recipe, it looks like a great recipe, would definitely like to try it. Enjoy you Monday Kunal!😀
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😊
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The title pulled me in..it’s hilarious! Great post on cauliflower, I enjoy it this way too.
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Hey, thanks so much!
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Yummy what an awesome presentation.
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👍😊
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Love it! Cauliflower is a favourite of mine. xo
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👍😊 thank you!
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