I’m a little bit obsessed with cauliflower ‘steak’ right now and I’m pretty sure you will be too once you try it.
You just need a nice fat slice of cauliflower, cut from the middle of the head so you have the whole piece, including the stalk, although do remove any leaves etc.
I always find on cutting my ‘steak’ piece that several florets kind of want to be a part of things too, so I just add them to the pan and have them later in a stir fry or salad (or straight from the pan after eating my steak if I’m feeling extra greedy).
Rub the steak on both sides with olive oil and salt and pepper.
Plus add whatever herbs or spices you like.
I love adding ground cumin.
You could try paprika. Or curry powder. Or chilli flakes. Or oregano. Just try it and see if you like it.
You can cook the cauliflower on a hot griddle pan for maybe ten minutes or so each side, but it gets so hot and smoky that I find roasting it in the oven easiest.
I put the cauliflower onto an oven dish and cook in a medium hot oven for 15 minutes or so and then turn for 15 minutes on the other side.
It’ll probably need a bit longer to be slightly blackened and soft and at perfect deliciousness so see what you think.
I added a handful of grated Parmesan to the top of the cauliflower for a last ten minutes cooking.
Cheddar or mozzarella would also be good.
Oh yum or how about blue cheese? Even bacon?
Or just keep it plain.
Have your cauliflower steak with salad or with stir-fried veg.
I’ve had it with steak steak (beef) and I’ve had it on noodles with charred little gem lettuce.
I think it would make an amazing burger too …. if you want another idea for a vegetarian burger, here’s my watermelon burger.
Perhaps try it with a curry sauce and rice.
Just do, do try it ….
