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Caribbean Cauliflower Medley

This Caribbean Medley leans on brown sugar and rum to do the heavy lifting. We steam the Cauliflower for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.6 from 1,461 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Caribbean Cauliflower Medley
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown sugar and rum 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 steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the allspice and the rest of the brown sugar and rum flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the green beans along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped scallion and serve while hot.

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

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