Cauliflower Rarebits |
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Serves 2 |
Prep 15 mins |
Cooking 30 mins |
Easy |
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Ingredients |
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large cauliflower , trimmed & sliced into 2 thick steaks
through the root to hold shape
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For the rarebit
20g butter
20g flour
100ml milk
100g grated extra mature Cheddar
a pinch paprika pepper
1 tsp mustard
splash of Worcestershire sauce
2 egg yolks
red onion chutney
salad leaves, to serve
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Heat the oil in a
largefrying pan and sear the cauliflower steaks for 3-4
mins on each side until nicely browned. Lift onto kitchen
paper, then put in the fridge to keep cool. This can be
done up to two days ahead.
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To make the rarebit, melt the
butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour to make a sandy
paste. Add the milk a little at a time to make a thick
white sauce. Bubble gently, stirring often for a couple of
mins, then stir in the cheese, paprika, mustard and
Worcestershire sauce and stir until the cheese has melted
into a smooth, rich sauce. Remove the pan from the heat
and leave to cool slightly, then beat in the yolks and
season. Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the
fridge if not using straight away. Can be made up to two
days ahead.
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Before you assemble, take the
cheesy rarebit mix out of the fridge at least an hour
before you need it. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Lay
the cauliflower on a baking sheet, then divide and spread
or press on the rarebit mix until completely covered. Bake
in the oven for 12-15 mins, then finish under a hot grill
until bubbling and golden. Transfer the cauliflower
rarebits to two plates and serve with a spoonful of
chutney and a generous handful of watercress salad.
Perfect with a pint of beer.
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