In a double boiler, vegetables are steamed. Thanks to this, the food turns out to be healthy, because vitamins are preserved in it. Steamed cauliflower has a very delicate and mild flavor.
The subtleties of cooking cauliflower in a double boiler
The steamer has a complex design. Any unit must have a water tank. The water heats up in it, and the steam rises in the containers located at the top. If the steamer is electric, it has a heating element. Baskets with perforated bottom are placed on the water tank. It is in them that vegetables for cooking should be put. The volume of baskets from manufacturers ranges from 1 to 5 liters. The capacity of the water tank can have a volume of 0.5 to 6 liters.
The secret to cooking cauliflower is thorough pre-preparation. Rinse the cabbage under the tap. Then put it in a container of salted water to get the worms out. Then cut off the rotten black spots near the cabbage. Cook cauliflower immediately after purchase, as it spoils very quickly even in the refrigerator. When buying cauliflower, be guided by the smell. If an unpleasant aroma comes from it, do not buy this head of cabbage.
The optimal size of the inflorescences should be 4 cm in length and width. Do not cut the cabbage too finely, otherwise it will boil down and turn into porridge. Place the washed inflorescences in a special tray: they can adjoin each other. If you stack the buds on top of each other, they will cook unevenly and will be half raw. If you have a lot of kale, cook it in batches. Place the steamer on the stove or turn on the appropriate mode on the device. Cooking time for inflorescences: 25-30 minutes. On the lower floors of the steamer, the cabbage will cook 10 minutes faster. Use a sharp knife to test the cauliflower for readiness. Just do not pierce the inflorescence in a double boiler. First, pull it out onto a platter. The strong steam can scald your hands.
Clean the steamer well before use, as bacteria grow very quickly in a humid environment.
Cauliflower recipes
To prepare three servings of cauliflower in a double boiler, you will need: 500 grams of cauliflower, 1 tsp. salt without a slide. Place the washed cauliflower blossoms in a double boiler and salt them immediately. The inflorescences will be ready in 20-30 minutes. Use them as the main ingredient for your garnish. Sprinkle the finished inflorescences with finely chopped herbs. Grate any cheese on a coarse grater and sprinkle it on the inflorescences.
Cauliflower goes well with creamy sauce. Place in a separate container 250 grams of heavy cream, add 0.5 tsp. salt and 0.5 tsp. black pepper. Whisk the sauce. Then add finely chopped onion and parsley to it. When serving, pour the sauce liberally over the cabbage. For other gravies, use olive oil, sour cream, or soy sauce.
If you want to cook a very satisfying dish, the complete list of ingredients is as follows: 500 grams of cauliflower, 500 grams of chicken breasts, 1 tbsp. salt, 1 tsp. black pepper. Rinse the breasts and cut into pieces of 50-70 grams. Place the chicken in the lower section of the steamer, season with salt and pepper. Place the cauliflower inflorescences in the top of the steamer and salt. Place the lid on the steamer and cook for 25 minutes. Mix the cooked cabbage and chicken breasts. Season them with sour cream sauce.
