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Baked Cauliflower with sesame and scallion

A blistered take on Cauliflower Gratin, built on sesame and scallion and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 2 hr 10 min and easily enough for 6 people.

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Prep10 min
Cook120 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Baked Cauliflower with sesame and scallion
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the sesame and scallion elements, and pat the cauliflower dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the cauliflower and bake until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the black vinegar and the rest of the sesame and scallion flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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