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Cauliflower (frozen)
Orangemaid
12-02-2012
I have loads to use up in the freezer..i do like fresh cauliflower but i dunno how to cook it lol..anyway how do i not get it to go all soggy..i hate it soggy..I havent got a steamer either just pans and a microwave,,any ideas..was gonna do caulilflower cheese and fish for tea
dodgygeeza
12-02-2012
Originally Posted by Orangemaid:
“how do i not get it to go all soggy”

Buy fresh. The problem with freezing fruit and veg is that ice crystals form inside the cells and puncture them, which isn't noticable while they're still frozen but when you thaw/cook them they go all floppy because their cellular structure has been pretty much destroyed.

As for cooking, cut it into small florets, put it into boiling water, wait for it to come back to a simmer and then simmer for five minutes. Check for done-ness, larger florets will need a minute or two longer.
molliepops
12-02-2012
Frozen cauliflower is almost as nice as fresh more so if the fresh isn't very fresh !

You can cook it and use it in any recipe you would normally use fresh cauli for, notable exception being battering it and deep frying as the water does affect it and it won't be nice.
diablo
12-02-2012
Have you got a pan with a lid and a sieve which will just fit inside the pan? If so you have a steamer - that's what I use.

I used to use bought frozen broccoli and cauliflower when I was cooking for my owd mum and it seemed fine. Though brussels sprouts are a no-no.

DIY frozen cauli probably not as good even if you use the fast freeze tray before bagging it.
molliepops
12-02-2012
I love frozen brussels much better than fresh and an all year round treat !
Color of Night
12-02-2012
Originally Posted by molliepops:
“I love frozen brussels much better than fresh and an all year round treat !”

Yes I agree. Years ago they used to be wet & soggy inside but now they are as good if not better than fresh.
whoever,hey
12-02-2012
Isn't the quality of the frozen veg all about how they have frozen it in the first place? You have to freeze it as quickly as possible to minimise the water crystals forming which do the damage, as mentioned already..
Orangemaid
12-02-2012
well i have just done cauliflower cheese and fish and it was nice ..i just couldnt be bothered with ''making it''..but i did and was yum lol
Utopian Girl
13-02-2012
Strange enough some has risen to the top of my freezer!
So I've made cauliflower soup with it.

The whole bag of cauliflower
1 large onion finely chopped
1 large potato cubed
2 Knorr stockpots vegetable (or any other veg stock cubes)
2 litres water

Put all in saucepan together.
Bring to boil, simmer until veg is soft, blitz & add salt to taste and a dash of cream (or milk) sprinkle with fresh or dried fresh parsley for colour and white pepper to taste.

This is lovely & quick to make.
degsyhufc
13-02-2012
I watched an episode of Jamie's 30 Minute Meals last night and he made Macaroni Cauliflower Cheese.
He used fresh but seeing as though he mashed it into the dish it wouldn't matter too much if you used frozen and if it was a bit soggy.
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