Cauliflower with Saffron
Recipe by Neil Perry from Neil Perry - Fresh And Fast
The much maligned cauliflower, takes on a new glory in this simple dish, the perfect accompaniment to any exotic meal.
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- 1 medium Spanish Onion finely sliced
- sea salt
- freshly Ground black Pepper to taste
- ½ medium cauliflower cut into florets
- 40 Tips Saffron in 2 tablespoons hot water
- chicken stock with water
- 3 tablespoons toasted Pine Nuts
- 3 tablespoons Raisins soaked in warm water for 5 minutes to soften
Method
- Heat a little olive oil in a saucepan.
- Add the sliced onion with a little sea salt and fry for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the cauliflower together with the saffron and stock or water to reach about half way up the cauliflower.
- Leave the cauliflower for about 5 minutes to cook and allow the juices to reduce down.
- When the juices are low, add the pine nuts and raisins with pepper to taste.
