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The outer leaves of a cauliflower

Andy BirkenheadAndy Birkenhead Posts: 13,450
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Are the outer leaves of a cauliflower edible ?
If so, why do we cut them off and chuck them in the bin ?
Do YOU eat them ?

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    ShrikeShrike Posts: 16,609
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    I cook up the more tender leaves on the rare occasions I cook caulis. Adds a bit of variety:D
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    bazpabazpa Posts: 163
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    No need to buy a cabbage if there are leaves on a cauli, that's why I think they cut them off.
    Theres certainly nothing wrong with them, quite delicious as far as I can remember. I've eaten plenty when you could get them, never see them nowadays which is a shame.
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    phepiaphepia Posts: 1,476
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    I feed mine to my guinea pigs, they love it. No waste here ;-)
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    molliepopsmolliepops Posts: 26,828
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    I cook all but the most toughened ones, delicious IMO
    The thick stalk when chopped fairly fine is lovely in stir fries too. Not much waste to a cauliflower here.
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    ChoccyCaroleChoccyCarole Posts: 8,867
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    I always enjoy eating the outer parts of a cauliflower -- yum -- :p
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