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Sweet and sour Cauliflower Chowder

The kind of Chinese plate you make on repeat. sweet and sour, a proper stir-fry, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 3,202 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Sweet and sour Cauliflower Chowder
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the sweet and sour 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 stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the light soy sauce and the rest of the sweet and sour flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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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