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Smoked Cauliflower with sesame and scallion

The kind of Chinese plate you make on repeat. sesame and scallion, a proper smoke, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.4 from 2,336 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook60 min
Serves6
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Smoked 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 smoke until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the shaoxing wine and the rest of the sesame and scallion 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.

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

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