Friday 27 October 2023

MOROCCAN FLAVOURED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS

Place a 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar , 2 tbs of currants and 2 tbs of boiling water in a bowl and set aside . Place a cauliflower in a large steamer pot with 3 cups of water over a medium high heat . Bring the water to a boil and continue to steam the cauliflower for about 10 minutes or until the cauliflower is SLIGHTLY softened . Remove the cauliflower from the steamer ( retaining the water ) to a chopping board . Cut the cauliflower into 4 x 2cm thick steaks and arrange these on a baking tray . Return the the leftover cauliflower to the steamer , pour 50 gm of melted marg over the cauliflower and steam till tender . Remove from the steamer to a bowl and process with a blender until smooth and season with cracked black pepper . Now , mix together 2 tbs of tomato paste , 2 tbs of sumac , 2 tbs of maple syrup and 2 tbs of extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl . Brush the marinade mix over both sides of the cauliflower steaks . Add a 400gm can of drained chickpeas to the leftover marinade , tossing to combine . Heat a large pan over a med high heat and cook the cauliflower steaks , turning half way so they are golden on both sides , then transfer the steaks to a large plate . Add the chickpea mixture to the pan cook stirring continually add 120 gm of baby spinach leaves and cook until the leaves have wilted . Now you are ready to serve , divide the cauliflower puree , steaks and chickpea mixture among the serving plates . Finally spoon over the current dressing . Season with garlic salt and serve . Enjoy !!

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