Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, rinsed and broken down into florets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Method

  • For the cauliflower: In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and butter to melt.
  • Once melted, add the cauliflower florets, a nice sprinkle of salt and cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
  • Give a good toss and let cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Repeat tosses until most of the cauliflower is coated with the butter and golden on parts, about 4 tosses or so.
  • Cauliflower should still be crunchy at this point, but tender enough to eat a smaller floret.
  • Go ahead, take a bite!
  • Then, pour the rest of the florets into a large bowl and quickly cover tightly with plastic wrap.
  • Cook in batches if the florets won't fit into one pan.
  • While the cauliflower continues to steam in the bowl, make the sauce.
  • In the same pan over medium heat, add the butter.
  • Once the butter is melted, add the onions, curry powder, turmeric and season with salt.
  • Cook until tender, about 5 minutes, and then add the garlic and cook a bit more.
  • Once the garlic is fragrant, add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook until the stock is reduced by half, and then add the heavy cream and raise to a simmer.
  • Cook until the sauce is reduced and thickened.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove the cauliflower from the bowl and add to the pot.
  • Raise the heat and simmer 5 minutes more.
  • Serve warm.