Cherry & Dennis Recipes
Steamed Cauliflower with Garlic
蒜蓉蒸椰菜花
Recipe overview
Steamed Cauliflower with Garlic is a practical home-style dish presented in twelve clear steps.
01
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 600 g cauliflower
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 0.50 tsp salt
- 1 stalk spring onion
02
Tools
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- measuring spoons
- steamer
- steaming rack
- serving plate
03
Steps
Step 1
Prepare the main ingredient
Cut the cauliflower into even florets, rinse and drain well.
Step 2
Prepare supporting ingredients
Mince the garlic; slice the 1 spring onion and keep it separate.
Step 3
Mix the seasoning
Mix the garlic with the cooking oil, light soy sauce and salt.
Step 4
Marinate evenly
Coat the cauliflower evenly with the garlic mixture.
Step 5
Arrange on a plate
Arrange the cauliflower in one layer on a heatproof plate, florets facing up.
Step 6
Boil the steamer water
Bring the steamer water to a full boil.
Step 7
Place in the steamer
Place the cauliflower plate on the rack and cover.
Step 8
Steam until cooked through
Steam over high heat for exactly 8 minutes.
Step 9
Check doneness
Pierce a thick stem with a skewer; it should yield while still holding its shape.
Step 10
Rest off the heat
Rest off the heat, covered, for exactly 1 minute.
Step 11
Add the final seasoning
Scatter all of the sliced spring onion over the cauliflower.
Step 12
Serve hot
Serve hot with the garlic juices from the plate.
Common mistakes
- Do not skip the doneness check.
Tips
Measure every ingredient before starting.
