This has to be one of my family’s most favorite plant-based steaks. It is hard to comprehend that something as simple as cauliflower can make an absolutely wonderful star dish. Cauliflower is an almost blank slate, so you can be very creative in adding flavor, but what is really unique about a cauliflower steak is its really nice texture. Besides, they look really cool too.
There are a couple of things to remember when making Cauliflower steaks. First pick a very large white and firm cauliflower. When you cut the cauliflower, start in the middle and work outward. You will get about 2 cauliflower steaks from a regular-sized cauliflower and probably 3-4 from a large cauliflower. The steaks should be about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick each. The stem is what holds the steak together, so leave the stem. The outer edges of the cauliflower will not hold together and are therefore harder to deal with. You can reserve these pieces for my wonderful cauliflower soup, though I often throw them on the baking sheet with my cauliflower steaks and find them just as delicious, though not as pretty as the steaks.
How Did a Cauliflower Recipe Become So Popular?
Cauliflower got so popular for two main reasons: necessity and availability. The best way to illustrate this is with a real-life example. In the early 2010s, a mom named Gail Becker had a problem. Her two sons were diagnosed with celiac disease, but they didn’t want to give up the foods all kids loved (like pizza!). Gail started experimenting with making pizza crust using cauliflower in place of white flour. By 2016, she’d turned this necessary swap into Caulipower, a company which sells cauliflower baking mixes and pizza crusts. Gail got started with cauliflower, like many Americans, out of necessity. At first, it was just other people with dietary allergies and restrictions who sought out cauliflower-based replacements. But then word started to get around—swapping certain ingredients for cauliflower could also result in an overall healthier meal. As a focus on healthy foods swept through countries around the globe, people everywhere started connecting the dots. And as prepackaged cauliflower replacements became more common in stores—and therefore more accessible—more people started adding it to their diets for the health benefits. All of this brings us to where we are today! Now you can find cauliflower rice, cauliflower buffalo “wings,” and so much more in many grocery stores nationwide. Because of its mild flavor, versatility, and health benefits, it continues to be a popular choice for people everywhere—regardless of whether they have dietary restrictions.
Cauliflower Steak Recipes: Vegan Goodness Everyone Will Love
Since cauliflower has such a neutral and unoffensive flavor, your cauliflower steak will taste like whichever seasonings you add. If you use just a dash of salt, you can expect the slightest nutty flavor. Roasting cauliflower brings out this subtle yet delicious taste. You may also detect an almost bitter or tangy flavor—but again, it’s very subtle and nuanced. To pick the perfect head for delicious cauliflower steaks, look for a creamy, opaque white color while you shop. Try to avoid heads that have brown, black, or wet-looking spots on the florets. These blemishes are an indicator that your cauliflower steaks will come out mushy or overly bitter. The same tips generally apply if you’re shopping for green, orange, or purple cauliflower. Rather than a solid opaque white color, look for consistent and solid color across the entire head. Slightly translucent spots are a sign of over ripeness no matter what color you choose. The same is true for any grey or dull spots on a head of cauliflower. The more uniform and solid the color, the fresher and tastier your steaks will be!
Gordon Ramsay makes a Cauliflower Steak?!?
FAQ
Why is it called a cauliflower steak?
Why do you soak cauliflower before cooking?
Where did the steak originate?
What is a cauliflower steak?
So, a cauliflower steak isn’t actually a piece of beef steak, but it’s actually a thick slice of cauliflower that is served like a steak. It is seasoned well, and then you can either roast, air fry, or grill until cooked to perfection. Fresh Cauliflower: in this recipe, we used two whole medium heads of cauliflower.
What is the healthier substitute of flank steak?
The healthier substitute of flank steaks are: 1. Beef Skirt: It closely resembles flank steak. This specific cut comes from the diaphragm area of the animal. It is a thin meat with marbles fats on the surface. Since its thinner than flank, it cooks perfectly in a very shorter period of time. 2. Chicken breast: It cooks quickly and it is also the healthier alternative as it has less amount of fats when compared to flank steak. 3. Top Round: It is the thick cut. Marinating before broiling or grilling top round steak promotes tenderness. 4. Tri-Tip Steak: Also known as the triangle steak, this flank steak alternative comes from the top of the sirloin area. It is characterized by the fat surrounding the meat along the edges. Trimming that fat is an obvious way to keep this flank steak alternative healthier.
Is cauliflower steak a good substitute for steak?
Serving Cauliflower steak is just the same as serving any other steak. In fact, it’s so similar that you can use all of your current steak recipes with this alternative and it will still turn out great! Consider topping your cauliflower steak with some sauces like garlic butter or white wine sauce.
Can a cauliflower steak be cooked whole?
Whichever prep method you choose, you definitely can’t go wrong. What is Cauliflower Steak? Cauliflower steak is simply a thick (at least ¾″) slice cut from a whole head of cauliflower into a steak-like slab suitable for cooking whole. They’re called steaks but a more apt metaphor is like a thick slice of fresh cut bread.