Cooking Instructions: Persian Cauliflower Steaks

Persian Cauliflower Spice Blend

Try serving with Jeweled Pomegranate Rice:    Recipe here.

Flavour to taste:  Around 2 tablespoons of spices per cauliflower head.

Ingredients:

  • 1 large head of cauliflower
  • Persian Cauliflower Spice Blend
  • Olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Cauliflower: Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and slice the head into thick steaks, approximately 1.5 cm thick. You should be able to get about 3-4 steaks per head, depending on size.
  2. Season the Cauliflower: Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak with olive oil and generously apply the Persian Cauliflower Spice Blend, ensuring even coverage.
  3. Preheat the BBQ: Preheat your BBQ to a medium-high heat, around 180°C to 200°C.
  4. Grill the Cauliflower Steaks: Place the cauliflower steaks directly on the grill. Grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have nice char marks.
  5. Serve: Serve the grilled cauliflower steaks immediately, perhaps with a drizzle of tahini or yoghurt sauce for an extra layer of flavor.

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Under a Conventional Grill: Cauliflower Steaks with Persian Cauliflower Blend

Ingredients:

  • 1 large head of cauliflower
  • Persian Cauliflower Spice Blend
  • Olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Cauliflower: Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and slice the head into thick steaks, approximately 1.5 cm thick. Aim to get 3-4 steaks from one head of cauliflower.
  2. Season the Cauliflower: Brush both sides of each cauliflower steak with olive oil, then generously season with the Persian Cauliflower Spice Blend, making sure each steak is well-coated.
  3. Preheat the Grill (Broiler): Preheat your grill (broiler) to a high setting. Position the oven rack so that the cauliflower steaks will be near the heat source but not so close that they burn.
  4. Grill the Cauliflower Steaks: Place the cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet and grill (broil) for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have developed a nice caramelized surface.
  5. Serve: Transfer the cauliflower steaks to a serving platter. They can be served with a variety of sauces or dips, such as a tahini sauce, for added flavor.

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