Tandy’s Cauliflower Challenge
September 6, 2010 in Uncategorized
Moroccan Cauliflower Salad
Last year I had the good fortune of travelling with amazing women through Morocca. What an experience it was, from wandering through ancient riads to riding on a camel into the desert and spending the night under the stars !
Morocco is an amazing mix of different cultures and flavours. I was especially always taken by the incredible colours in nature, in their fabrics, mosaics, leather and also the food!. The way Moroccans eat salads is mostly with veggies that have first been cooked. So here is one of those delicious cooked salads made with cauliflower. I have done it with Cauliflower and Broccoli mixed to have a more colourful result.
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½ head cauliflower ½ head broccoli
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Boil the cauliflower and broccoli for about 15 minutes. ( must not be too soft). Remove from pot and rinse in cold water.
While cooking the cauliflower, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Lightly toast the ginger, paprika, cumin and cinnamon over medium-low heat in a small pan for 3-5 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from heat and whisk into the liquid mixture, combining thoroughly. Cut the cauliflower in 1/2-inch thick slices, transfer to a serving platter and drizzle all of the spiced oil over the slices. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve luke warm.
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……and as for some “flavours” from Morroco:
Lunch Salads in Fez
The Blue City of Chechouan
Riad in Marrakesh
tandy.sinclair said on September 6, 2010
I am so jealous! I have this as a place to visit! Thanks for being the first person to blog my challenge
Zabwan said on September 6, 2010
Stunning! Morrocco is high on my wishlist!
leaineskitchen said on September 7, 2010
Your salad looks lovely – some stunning flavours! Wow, would love to go to Morocco – it’s on my “to do” list now
Gaby866 said on September 7, 2010
thanks so much !!! Yes the flavours and spices from Morroco are something to behold ! I brought back all sorts of mixes..
sharonsmit said on September 7, 2010
Beautiful pics!! Morocco is one of those places on my ‘bucket’ list! Love the twist on cauliflower & broccoli!! (its my favorite combo with lots of cheese sauce!!)
Zabwan said on September 7, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS!! I see you are a blog of note – it’s well-deserved
pinkpolkadot said on September 7, 2010
Wonderful!!!
Gaby866 said on September 7, 2010
?? Zab thanks but where did you see this ( having a blonde moment here)
Zabwan said on September 8, 2010
look at the 6 blogs of note on the main food24 blog page
Gaby866 said on September 8, 2010
got it ! eishhh am rather chuffed! thanks Zab..
Gaby866 said on September 8, 2010
o m w !! i have just realised how to reply to a comment.. lol all I ever saw was the page going gray … never looked on the top of the page for this little window.. oye vay not the brightest spark here
Zabwan said on September 8, 2010
lol…took me a while to figure out how to ‘reply’ as well! congrats again xxx