On the Path to Cook Cauliflowers

At a glance it can be described as a vegetable with lumpy curds of white milk as its center wrapped around fine green leaves, which its appeal makes cauliflower a good centerpiece. Plus it comes in a variety of wonderful colors and not to mention it’s very nutritious and every part of the plant is edible. If you want to utilize cauliflower in your meal there are a number of varieties to choose from.

An important reminded is make it a general rule to thoroughly wash the cauliflower before using it, or any vegetables for that matter. This process is the first step to cleaning the raw food, taking away the parasites or pesticides that might have stuck itself to the cauliflower.

They can be eaten raw in salads and crudités, dipped in peanut sauce or ranch dressing. The green leaves are edible, too. They can add flavor to stocks and soups.

You can also cook cauliflowers. They can be boiled, fried, baked, or steamed. You can even use the microwave oven to cook them. But whatever cooking method you choose, make sure not to overcook, boil them for more than eight minutes or steam for more than 20 minutes.

Like cabbage, the sulfur compounds of cauliflowers will make your dish stink. Aside from that, you would also lose precious nutrients, vitamins and minerals if you overcook them.

Test if the cauliflower is done with a fork. When the fork goes in with little resistance, your cauliflower is good and ready.