Fried Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Fried cauliflower with blue cheese sauce is a refined combination of simple ingredients with rich flavor. This recipe draws inspiration from French cuisine, where the freshness of vegetables is complemented by rich creamy notes. Cauliflower roasted to a golden crispy crust takes on a sweet nutty hue, while the blue cheese sauce adds a piquant depth and slight acidity thanks to white wine vinegar. Delicate shallots add extra complexity to the flavor ensemble. This dish is perfect as a standalone appetizer or side for meat and fish dishes. Its elegance makes it a worthy decoration for festive tables, yet it can also bring notes of gastronomic delight to everyday menus.
1
Preheat the oven to 230 degrees, grease a large baking tray with butter.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon
2
Cut the cabbage head into 4 parts lengthwise and trim the tough parts while keeping the shape. Brush with 0.5 tablespoons of olive oil and salt. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Flip the pieces and roast for another 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Cauliflower: 1 head
- Extra virgin olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
3
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the remaining olive oil, a little salt and black pepper, crumbled cheese, vinegar, and minced shallot.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Blue cheese: 2 tablespoons
- White wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Shallot: 1 head
4
Place the cabbage on a plate, drizzle with sauce, and serve.
