Braised Cauliflower
Wholesome, light, appetizing, and suitable for the whole family. Braised cauliflower is a quick and simple recipe that helps the cauliflower retain as many vitamins and minerals as possible. At the same time, it turns out very tasty and works well both as a side dish and as a dish on its own.
Updated : 27 March, 2026
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
600 grams
Cauliflower
1
Onions
1
Carrot
1
Bell pepper
150 milliliters
Milk
1.5 tablespoon
Tomato paste
2 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
to taste
Dry spices
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How do you braise cauliflower? Prepare the ingredients. The cauliflower can be either fresh or frozen; there is no need to thaw it first.
Step 2
First, divide the cauliflower into florets and soak it in salted water, preferably for 1 hour. The water should be quite salty, about 2 tablespoons of salt per 1 liter of water. This is done to drive out any insects that may have hidden in the dense cauliflower florets. If your cauliflower is frozen, skip this step.
Step 3
Peel the onion and cut it into small cubes. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan and add the onion. Fry it over low heat, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Wash the carrot, peel it, and grate it on a coarse grater or on a grater for Korean-style carrots. Wash the bell pepper, cut off the stem, and remove the seeds and membranes. Cut it into small pieces.
Step 5
Add the grated carrot and chopped bell pepper to the onion and stir. Stew the vegetables together for a few minutes.
Step 6
Then add the tomato paste and milk to the vegetables. If the milk in this recipe seems unusual to you, replace it with boiled water. Add pepper or your favorite spices. Heat the vegetables for another 1-2 minutes.
Step 7
Drain the water in which the cauliflower was soaking and rinse it. Cut any very large florets into smaller pieces. Put the chopped cauliflower into the pan, mix well, cover with a lid, and stew over medium heat for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, add salt to taste and continue stewing for another 5 minutes. Then turn off the heat and let the dish sit under the lid for another 10 minutes. Serve the cauliflower. Enjoy your meal!
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