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Vietnamese · Dessert

Braised Cauliflower Tart

This Vietnamese Tart leans on caramel and pepper to do the heavy lifting. We braise the Cauliflower for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

5.0 from 3,298 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook90 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Braised Cauliflower Tart
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the caramel and pepper 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 braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the rice paper and the rest of the caramel and pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

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

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the topping and serve while hot.

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

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