Best Cauliflower Steaks With Coconut Turmeric Relish Recipes

CAULIFLOWER STEAK WITH TURMERIC AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
• Trim the stem of the cauliflower and remove the leaves, but leave the core in tact.
• Using a large knife, cut the cauliflower from top to base into three or four 3/4-inch-thick steaks. Season each steak with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the cauliflower steaks until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Bring together the ginger, cumin, turmeric and mix in a tablespoon of olive oil. Brush or spoon the mixture on the cauliflower steaks.
• Place this on the baking tray and roast for around 15 minutes, until tender.
• Cook the quinoa as instructed, serve the cauliflower on top and garnish with the coriander and some mixed salad.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH COCONUT-TURMERIC RELISH

Steps:

• Place oven rack in lowest position and preheat to 450°F. Toss cauliflower and oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Arrange cauliflower so a flat side is facing down and roast until dark brown and crisp on bottom, 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and turn pieces over. Roast until second side is dark brown and crisp, 10-15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Transfer warm cauliflower to a platter. If using, spoon relish over top and season with more salt and pepper.

CRISPY SPICED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with a wire rack or paper towels, and set aside.
• Finely grind cinnamon, coriander, fennel, peppercorns, cumin and cloves in a spice grinder, spice mill or mortar and pestle.Transfer to a bowl, and stir in cayenne and 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk both flours until combined. Whisk in lime and lemon juices, then gradually whisk in enough water until the mixture is the consistency of thin pancake batter (about 1 1/3 cups). There is no gluten in either flour, so don't worry about overmixing.
• Stir in turmeric and the spice mixture. Taste, and adjust salt as needed.
• Working with 1 or 2 steaks at a time, push the cauliflower steaks into the batter, turn to coat and allow to marinate for at least 3 minutes.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium high. Add coconut oil to a depth of 1/3-inch, and heat until hot. Carefully drip a few drops of batter into the oil to test that it's sufficiently hot. The batter should immediately sizzle and expand. Slip the steaks one at a time directly from the batter into the pan. Don't overcrowd the pan - the steaks should never touch.
• Cook until golden brown on the bottom, 8 to 12 minutes, rotating the steaks around the pan after 6 to 8 minutes to ensure even browning. Use a thin metal spatula to carefully flip the steaks. Continue cooking until the second sides are golden-brown and the cores are tender when pierced with a knife, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer steaks to the prepared baking sheet, and allow to drain. Season with salt. Repeat with the remaining steaks and any remaining smaller pieces of cauliflower, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent the steaks from browning too quickly.
• Serve hot or reheat in an oven at 400 degrees until hot and crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a shower of chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing on top.