Roasted Cauliflower with Green Olives, Macadamia and Sultanas
by
Scott Pickett
INGREDIENTS
1 Cauliflower
150 Macadamia ( or pinenuts, almonds etc )
100 grams Raisins, sultans etc
Sprig Parsley, chives
100 grams Butter
50 grams Capers
100 grams green Olives
( anchovy, optional)
1 Lemon
METHOD
Cut Cauliflower into steaks leaving root and stem in tact
Place some olive oil in an oven-proof fry pan, cut size down
Season with Salt & Pepper
Place in pre-heated oven at 180-200C for 8-10mins, or until lots of great colour, turning halfway through the cooking time.
When nicely browned, remove from oven, place cauliflower onto a serving plate.
Use same pan & juices to make the vinaigrette
Add the butter, then a handful of macadamias and toast.
Add other nuts eg./ pinenuts, almonds or hazelnuts, and stir through
Add chopped olives if you have them
Butter should be sizzling and starting to brown but not burn
Add capers
Keep stirring after you add each item
Chop 4-5 anchovies and add
Add chopped herbs
Season with salt, pepper & lemon zest
Add more butter and/or Olive Oil if the vinaigrette starts to dry out
Finish with a good squeeze of lemon juice
Dress the Cauliflower with the vinaigrette and serve as a side for a shared table or as a main meal for a vegetarian.