Description
Gordon Ramsay’s Cauliflower Purée is a silky, buttery side dish that transforms the humble cauliflower into an elegant culinary delight. With its rich flavor and creamy texture, this purée is perfect for special occasions or as a gourmet addition to weeknight meals. In just 30 minutes, you can create a versatile side that pairs beautifully with meats, fish, or serves as a satisfying vegetarian option. This recipe showcases simplicity without sacrificing taste, making it an essential staple in any kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900g cauliflower florets
- 240ml low-sodium chicken broth
- 5g salt (plus more to taste)
- 42g unsalted butter (cubed)
- 5g fresh thyme (chopped)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth and salt to a boil in a wide pot.
- Add cauliflower florets, reduce heat, cover, and steam for 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Transfer steamed cauliflower to a food processor using a slotted spoon.
- In the pot, whisk butter with about 3 tablespoons of hot broth until smooth.
- Pour butter mixture over cauliflower in the food processor; add thyme and black pepper.
- Blend until completely smooth; adjust consistency with more warm broth if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Steaming and Blending
- Cuisine: Modern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg