Subject: Cauliflower with Scallions
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Wed Feb 14 2001 - 10:05:35 EST
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F O O D F U N N Y
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Literally hundreds of readers have sent me this Valentine's food funny
over the years. Thanks to all of them, and happy Valentine's day to
all my readers from the Chef who loves you most.
If You Carrot All for Me
Cabbage always has a heart;
Green beans string along.
You're such a Tomato,
Will you Peas to me belong?
You've been the Apple of my eye,
You know how much I care;
So Lettuce get together,
We'd make a perfect Pear.
Now, something's sure to Turnip,
To prove you can't be Beet;
So, if you Carrot all for me
Let's let our Tulips meet.
Don't Squash my hopes and dreams now,
Bee my Honey, dear;
Or tears will fill Potato's eyes,
While Sweet Corn lends an ear.
I'll Cauliflower shop and say
Your dreams are Parsley mine.
I'll work and share my Celery,
So be my Valentine.
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T O D A Y ' S R E C I P E
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We in the West tend to use scallions as a garnish, but in India they
are treated more as a vegetable in their own right. Here they are
paired with cauliflower made bright yellow with turmeric, and the
color combination is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.
Cauliflower with Scallions
3 Tbs (45 ml) vegetable oil
1/2 tsp (2 ml) black* or yellow mustard seeds
1/2 tsp (2 ml) turmeric
1/4 tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper, or to taste
12 - 15 scallions, green and white parts, cut into
1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small flowerets
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
Salt to taste
Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add
the mustard seeds and saute for 15 seconds, covering the skillet to
avoid splatters of hot oil from the popping of the seeds. Add the
turmeric, cayenne, and scallions, stirring for 15 seconds. Add the
cauliflower and water and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and
simmer covered until the cauliflower is tender, about 15 to 20
minutes. Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium, stirring
constantly until all of the liquid has evaporated and the cauliflower
is lightly browned. Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.
* Black mustard seeds are available in finer supermarkets and Indian
specialty shops.
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