Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins
This melt-in-the-mouth cauliflower dish is a kind of purée, bound with a little potato and cooked in milk to add creamy smoothness.
This makes a great accompaniment for meat, or as the main feature, served in ramekins with slivers of fried dry-cured ham.
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Last modified on: March 3rd 2019
For 1 kg, you will need:
grated nutmeg
50 g 
1 tablespoon 
How long does it take?
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 33 min. | 25 min. | 58 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1
10 min.
Prepare 750 g cauliflower.Stage 2
10 min.
Peel 250 g potatoes and slice, then rinse.Stage 3
3 min.
Put the cauliflower and potatoes in a large saucpan. Pour in 1 litre whole milk, then add salt, pepper and grated nutmeg.Stage 4
20 min.
Put on mdeium heat and bring to the boil.Cook until the potatoes and cauliflower are just tender.
Stage 5
5 min.
Stage 6
2 min.
Stage 7
5 min.
Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a small frying pan on high heat.When good and hot, add 2 slices smoked ham and fry until crisp.
Stage 8
2 min.
Break up the ham slices into small slivers.Stage 9
1 min.
Mix the ham bits into the cauliflower purée.Stage 10
Serve hot, preferably in small individual dishes.Remarks
It is not essential to cook the vegetables in milk, but it does give a better creamy texture.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
For 1 kg : 3.66 €
Source: Home made.
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