Dish of Cauliflower in Almond Sauce
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Cauliflower in Almond Sauce


Spain   -   Coliflor con Salsa de Almendras

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Sched:
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35 min
Yes
A light vegetable side dish to accompany strongly flavored dishes. It needs to be served warm. The Almond Sauce harkens back to Moorish times.




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Cauliflower
Almonds (1)
Wine, White
Flour allpurp.
Broth (2)
Salt
Pepper
-- Garnish
Almonds (1)
Garlic
Olive Oil ExtV  
Chili Flake (3)
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Prep   -   (10 min work - overlap with Garnish)
  1. Divide CAULIFLOWER into florets. Cut large ones into 2 or 3 pieces so they are all about the same size. Split any whole stems.
  2. Steam the Cauliflower or boil in lightly salted water until just tender. Do not overcook.
  3. Refresh in cold water.
Garnish   -   (10 min)
  1. Slice GARLIC crosswise thin.
  2. Sliver ALMONDS if needed, see Almonds. Mix with Garlic.
  3. Heat Olive Oil in a pan large enough for the Cauliflower. over moderate heat.
  4. Stir the Garlic mix into the pan and fry stirring until Garlic is light golden. Remove immediately leaving oil in the pan.
Run   -   (20 min)
  1. Combine 1/2 cup ALMONDS with the White Wine in a food processor or blender and run to a smooth paste. Best to start with a small amount of Wine.
  2. Reheat the Oil over moderate heat and stir in the Flour. Fry stirring until cooked but not colored, then immediately start stirring in Broth a little at a time until you have a smooth sauce, then stir in Almond Paste, Salt and Pepper. Cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  3. When ready to serve, reheat the sauce if needed and stir in the Cauliflower until well coated and heated through.
  4. Serve hot garnished with Almond Garnish and a sprinkle of Chili Flake.
NOTES:
  1. Almonds:

      These should be blanched and peeled. Easiest is slivered almonds as they are needed for the garnish. If you have only whole or split Almonds, you can steam them for a few minutes and you will be able to sliver them.
  2. Broth:

      In Spain this will be Chicken Broth, but if you need it vegetarian you can use a good Vegetable Broth. It should be cold for stirring into the flour.
  3. Chili Flake:

      For guests I use Aleppo Mild or Aleppo Extra Hot (which isn't very hot). Use your own best judgement. For details see our Chili Powders / Flake page.
  4. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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