Have you been fretting since last Friday about what to serve with the Grilled Lemongrass Beef? Well, fret no more my peeps, the answer is Cauliflower with Garlic and Pepper.
Now, I am not a big fan of cauliflower. I rarely buy it, but sometimes it is so pretty looking and on sale, that before I know it, it is in my cart. (They sometimes sucker me in like this with eggplant too.) So, there I was with some pretty looking, on sale, cauliflower and Quick & Easy Vietnamese: 75 Everyday Recipes
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This was wonderful! Seriously good. So good, that I may actually buy cauliflower when it's not on sale, just to eat this. Really. Also, the next day this and the beef made a fabulous fried rice. Perfect!
Cauliflower with Garlic and Pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
about 4 cups small cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions trimmed and cut into 1 - inch lengths (I used chives)
2 tablespoons coarsely choppef fresh cilantro, dill or mint (I used cilantro)
Heat the garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot add the garlic. Toss well and add the cauliflower. Cook for about 1 minute and then toss to brown the other side. Add the fish sauce, water, sugar, pepper and the green onions. Cook until the cauliflower is cooked, but still a little crunchy, about 2 minutes. Stir in your herb of choice, and then serve.
19 comments:
I do love cauliflower, but haven't tried these flavourings with it - sounds tasty!
this looks delicious- I have some cauliflower waiting in the fridge, so I'll have to try it.
I can never really taste much difference between broccoli and cauliflower to warrant me liking one, but not the other, but maybe I'm just crazy. I love simple but tasty veggie recipes, thanks for sharing!
I am totally in love with roasted cauliflower so I am sure I will love this too.
My husband isn't a big fan of califlower but maybe this recipe might sway him toward becoming a fan. Thanks for the idea!!! :)
Well, we knew that if given the choice of cilantro or other herbs, you would choose cilantro, didn't we?
I like cauliflower, but I have some non-fans. It's a good vegetable for adding some flavors to, isn't it?
Looks so good - I only wish my husband liked cauliflower. I may just make this for myself someday.
You have me sold, man that looks good. So what time did you say Easter dinner was at your house? I'll bring beverages! ;-)
oh i LOVE your blog... FAB pics, food, books, garden and cats, like a mirror to me, but you do it better!
Not a big cauliflower fan until now!! Garlic and pepper makes everything right! :)
i usually don't eat cauliflower but that looks delish!
Peeps! I love it! You're so hip! I want to be hip. :-) These recipes are brilliant! I actually love cauliflower, and would gobble them both up without hesitation. YUM!
those supermarkets really know how to tempt a cauliflower-disliker--they get me all the time too. this looks like a wonderful preparation of it--bravo!
I'm a little disappointed. Nothing to celebrate April Fool's Day?
I'm a big fan of cauliflower and i rarely miss a chance to rave about this maligned veggie.
Another fine side dish...bravo!
Natashya - if like cauliflower, then you will definitely like this.
Kristin - let me know if you like it!
Joanne - this is simple and tasty.
Terri - me too, this and roasted are my two favorites.
Marjie - there wasn't much doubt, was there?
Pam - my husband will pretty much eat anything that I put in front of him.
Katherine - I bet you could bring some good beverages.
Once - thank you! I love your blog too!
Andrea - I'm not a big fan either, but this was good.
Grace - do they tempt you with eggplant too?
Joy - I'm not a big April Fool's fan, I can never remember to do anything for it!
Cagrown - it might!
Peter - if you like cauliflower, then you will probably like this, it's really good!
I just started cooking cauliflower in the oven and now I must try it on the stove top. Sounds awesome and love all these flavors.
have you ever done the mashed cauliflower as a potato substitute?
This sounds so good and simple to make. I find almost anything becomes addictive with fish sauce on it.
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