Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • Juice 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Pinch saffron strands
  • 1 cauliflower
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Few sprigs fresh cilantro

Method

  • Put the golden raisins and orange juice in a small bowl and leave to soak.
  • Put half of the olive oil into a small bowl with the saffron and leave to infuse.
  • Trim the cauliflower and divide into florets.
  • Blanch in a pan of boiling water for up to three minutes, until just tender.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
  • In a 3-quart pan, saute the onion in the remaining oil until soft, then add the garlic and the cauliflower.
  • Cook for a further three minutes, then reduce the heat, sprinkle the paprika into the mixture and pour in the saffron and the oil.
  • Stir thoroughly to coat the vegetables, then add the vinegar and cook for another three minutes.
  • Finally add the golden raisins and orange juice.
  • Stir to combine and continue to cook until the liquid is reduced.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.