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Braised Cauliflower with chilli and sichuan pepper

Weeknight-friendly Cauliflower Bowl with the chilli and sichuan pepper we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.6 from 459 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook90 min
Serves6
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Braised Cauliflower with chilli and sichuan pepper
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the chilli and sichuan pepper 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 braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the oyster sauce and the rest of the chilli and sichuan pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel 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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