If all the healthy products in the world were united, cauliflower would not be in the last rows between them. After all, it is not for nothing that adherents of a healthy diet sing so many praises to her! Legends can be made about its benefits. And in order to eat it not only healthy, but also pleasant, you need to learn how to cook it deliciously. This is not at all difficult to do. It is enough to have the "hero of the occasion" and bread crumbs on hand. And, of course, arm yourself with a good mood!
A bit of history
Cauliflower itself does not grow in the wild. She, like many other types of exotic cabbage, is a product of selection. Syria is considered to be its homeland. It is not for nothing that for several centuries in a row it was called Syrian cabbage. The name "colored" appeared much later. In the 12th century, the Arabs brought this unusual cabbage to Europe. It gained wide distribution in Cyprus, which for a long time was the main supplier of its seeds.
Russia learned about the curiosity during the reign of Catherine II. But its quantity was strictly limited. Due to the harsh climate, agronomists could not manage to grow it on an industrial scale. The vegetable was considered a rare delicacy; only representatives of the upper classes could eat it. In the middle of the 19th century, the scientist Alexei Bolotov managed to breed the northern variety of cauliflower.
Since then, in our country, the overseas guest has been actively cultivated and cultivated. Dishes based on it have firmly established themselves on Russian tables. And for good reason! After all, cauliflower is a vegetable not only tasty, but also healthy. Its nutritional value is great. Regular consumption of food will serve your health well. And there are a great many options for its preparation.
In the oven
This interesting recipe is considered the most useful because it is cooked without oil, in the oven. And most healthy eating habits are likely to choose it. The cabbage will turn out to be very tender, incredibly fragrant. So the game is worth the candle. Go for it! In order for a culinary masterpiece to succeed, take care of the availability of the following set of products:
- half a glass of flour;
- one and a half cups of bread crumbs;
- half a teaspoon of baking powder;
- half a teaspoon of salt;
- caraway seeds, turmeric, ground black and kinean pepper - a quarter of a teaspoon;
- 2 egg whites;
- a tablespoon of lemon juice;
- a glass of soda water;
- 400 grams of cauliflower;
- a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Sauce:
- 1 chili pepper;
- 2 cups cilantro leaves
- 2 sprigs of sweet mint;
- a tablespoon of lemon juice;
- half a teaspoon of salt;
- 2 tablespoons of water.
There were quite a lot of ingredients, but the hassle will be fully justified. So please be patient and try to find all of them if possible.
1. Start by making the sauce. In a blender, combine cilantro, mint, and chili. When the dressing turns into a homogeneous mass, add water, vegetable oil and lemon juice there. Be sure to add salt to the mixture. And once again equip with a blender, allowing all the components to mix well. Then transfer the sauce to a plate and refrigerate. And go on to cooking cabbage yourself.
2. First, prepare a special dough that will make the vegetables incredibly soft and tender. In a deep bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with flour, add baking powder and all of the listed spices. Pour lemon juice with soda. And mix well so that the resulting mass looks like dough.
3. Next, use a mixer to beat the whites and add them to the flour mixture. There is little left to do. Prepare a separate plate for the remaining bread crumbs. Divide the cabbage into inflorescences and dip each piece in turn, first in the prepared dough, and then in the crackers.
four. And send to a greased baking sheet. Heat the oven to 200 degrees and bake the cabbage in it for 20 minutes. Done! Remove the toasted vegetable platter and serve with the mint sauce. The cabbage will turn out to be amazing: fragrant crumbly, with light notes of freshness. You definitely haven't eaten it like that. Enjoy your meal!
With nuts and mushrooms
This dish is worthy of a restaurant! But the recipe is so successful that home conditions are quite suitable for a culinary experiment. If you have not surprised anyone for a long time, take it into service, stock up on food and start an exciting mystery. You will need:
- 500 grams of cauliflower;
- 150 grams of walnuts;
- 300 grams of champignons;
- 1 carrot;
- 1 onion, onion;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- a bunch of parsley;
- 40 ml soy sauce;
- 30 grams of non-hot mustard;
- 2 eggs;
- 50 grams of bread crumbs;
- 50 ml of vegetable oil;
- black pepper - on the tip of a knife;
- salt to taste.
1. Prepare the nuts first. Dry them a little in a skillet without oil until a slight dark shade appears. Divide the cabbage into inflorescences and move on to the rest of the vegetables.
2. Finely chop the carrots and onions and put them on a hot frying pan to fry. Chop the champignons into thin slices and send them to the company with the vegetables. Fry all ingredients together until excess moisture comes out of the mushrooms. When the unique mushroom aroma spreads through the kitchen, add black pepper to them and salt.
3. Then put the first half of the dish in a nice salad bowl and chop the nuts on top. Immerse the cabbage in a saucepan and boil for 7 minutes.
4. Using a whisk, beat the eggs and dip each inflorescence in them. Then roll the cabbage in breadcrumbs and fry until golden brown in a hot skillet.
5. Now connect both puzzle pieces by combining the mushrooms and cabbage. And switch to the preparation of the dressing yourself.
6. Pour vegetable oil and soy sauce into a separate bowl, add mustard, squeezed garlic and finely chopped herbs. Refueling is ready! Combine it with the salad, mix everything well, garnish with a sprig of fragrant mint and get ready to surprise your guests. Believe me, this treat will definitely not go unnoticed! You will want to repeat it over and over.
With cheese
The following recipe is as simple, understandable and accessible as possible. Not only a novice hostess will cope with it, but even an ordinary teenager. Especially if hunger catches him by surprise. So, you will need the following products:
- a kilogram of cauliflower;
- 150 grams of hard cheese;
- 2 eggs;
- 200 grams of bread crumbs;
- salt and spices to taste.
1. Divide the cabbage into florets and place in boiling water. Cook for 7 minutes, until tender. Leave it to languish while you prepare the batter yourself.
2. Beat eggs with a whisk, grate cheese on a fine grater. Mix cheese with breadcrumbs, add salt and spices to the mixture. Turn off the cabbage, drain the water and let cool a little. Then dip each inflorescence in batter and fry in a little oil on both sides for 7 minutes. That's all! A delicious and nutritious dish is ready.
In sour cream
This delicious culinary recipe has a rustic feel. From him and emanates from simple Russian traditions. Probably, this effect is created due to the presence of sour cream in it. To prepare it, you will need the following products:
- half a kilo of cabbage;
- 2 eggs;
- 120 grams of sour cream;
- 100 grams of bread crumbs;
- 50 ml lemon juice;
- 30 grams of black pepper;
- salt to taste.
1. Divide the cabbage into inflorescences in advance in boiling water, add lemon juice, salt and boil for 7 minutes. Drain off excess moisture and place on a greased baking sheet.
2. Combine eggs with pepper and sour cream in a separate bowl. And whisk all the ingredients well. Put the resulting creamy mixture on the cabbage.
3. And send the vegetables to bake in an oven heated to 200 degrees for 10 minutes. Decorate the dish with fresh herbs, a slice of lemon and invite your family to a tasting. Bon Appetit!
