Name: Cauliflower with garlic, chilli and anchovies
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 kilogram cauliflower, cut into small florets; 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil; 2 large fresh red chillies, seeded, chopped finely; 4 clove garlic, chopped finely; 6 anchovy fillets, drained, chopped finely; 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; lemon wedges, for serving, optional

Cauliflower with garlic, chilli and anchovies

Served either hot or cold, this dish of cauliflower and chilli with salty anchovies, lemon and garlic is a fantastic way to pack a huge amount of flavour into this humble vegetable.

Ingredients

2 kilogram cauliflower, cut into small florets

1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil

2 large fresh red chillies, seeded, chopped finely

4 clove garlic, chopped finely

6 anchovy fillets, drained, chopped finely

1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoon lemon juice

lemon wedges, for serving, optional

Method

1.Boil, steam or microwave cauliflower until almost tender; drain well.

2.Just before serving, heat oil in a large deep frying pan. Add the chilli, garlic and anchovy; cook, stirring, until fragrant, but not browned.

3.Add the cauliflower and toss until hot. Add the parsley, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

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