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Cauliflower Bisque in ginger and star anise

A bright take on Cauliflower Bisque, built on ginger and star anise and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 27 min and easily enough for 4 people.

4.7 from 885 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook15 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Cauliflower Bisque in ginger and star anise
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the ginger and star anise 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 char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the hoisin and the rest of the ginger and star anise flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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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