There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Sunday, March 1, 2015

Test 1 - Curried Roasted Cauliflower

This is a Frankensteined recipe - I just have to track a few things:
A - what is the actual cooking time for ideal done-ness for me (al-dente but with no crunch)
NOTE : I reduced the amount of salt by half and changed 1 tsp of lemon juice to a squeeze
B - Was successful when served to a group - the dish was enjoyed and no improvements suggested. Still do not have the timing set.

1 large (1 lb 12 oz) head cauliflower
1/4 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
a squeeze of lemon juice
fresh cilantro for garnish
  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Cut florets off the cauliflower stem and separate (flowers should be about the circumference of a Loonie).
  3. In a large bowl whisk together the oil and the rest of the ingredients.
  4. Throw in the cauliflower and toss until well coated.
  5. Arrange the oily cauliflower on a cookie sheet, and pour whatever oil mixture is left over the veg.
  6. Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until desired done-ness is achieved.
  7. Dump into a nice bowl, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.

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