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Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins

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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duree60 min. difficultéEasy prix3.35 € pour combien1 kg ingredients9 Ingredients
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Last modified on: March 3rd 2019
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 60 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins : Stage 1
Prepare 750 g cauliflower.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 10 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins : Stage 2
Peel 250 g potatoes and slice, then rinse.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins : Stage 3
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.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins : Stage 4
Put on mdeium heat and bring to the boil.

Cook until the potatoes and cauliflower are just tender.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 5 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins : Stage 5
Drain the vegetables (the milk can be saved for another use) and blend.

For a richer version, you can add add 50 g butter, but this is not essential.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins : Stage 6
This should give you a smooth purée.

Taste to check the seasoning.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 5 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins : Stage 7
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.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins : Stage 8
Break up the ham slices into small slivers.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 1 min.
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins : Stage 9
Mix the ham bits into the cauliflower purée.
Stage 10
Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins : 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.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe79 RDI=122 %105 RDI=40 %110 RDI=151 %1,735 RDI=87 %7,264 RDI: 87 %
Per 100 g3 RDI=6 %5 RDI=2 %5 RDI=7 %83 RDI=4 %350 RDI: 4 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 kg : 3.35 €

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Whole milk
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