Spiced Cauliflower Cheese Bake

Ingredients

Makes 4

1Cauliflower

30 gButter

2Shallots

1¼ tspGround cumin

1 tspCurry powder

1 tspMustard powder

½ tspGarlic powder

1 tspChilli flakes

¾ tspBlack mustard seeds

200 mlCream

150 gHard aged cheese (cheddar), grated

1 tspApple cider vinegar

40 gAlmond flour

1½ tspDried parsley

½ tspSalt

¼ tspBlack pepper

2 tbspHemp seeds(Optional)

Steps

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan-forced.
Break or cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Finely dice the shallots.
Steam the cauliflower for 5 to 7 minutes or until just softening. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
Melt the butter in a 24cm ovenproof pan or casserole dish over medium heat.
Add the diced shallots and sauté on low heat for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and golden.
Stir in the cumin powder, curry powder, mustard powder, garlic powder, chilli flakes, brown mustard seeds and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
Pour in the cream. Add 100g of the grated cheddar and the salt. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar and add the steamed cauliflower into the sauce. Coat the cauliflower florets in the sauce and simmer for 1 minute before removing from the heat.
Mix the remaining 50g of cheddar, almond flour, and dried parsley (and hemp seeds if using) in a small bowl. Sprinkle this evenly over the cauliflower.
Wipe the inside edge of the pan clean with a cloth so the cream doesn't burn in the oven.
Bake for 8 minutes until the sauce is bubbling.
Switch the oven to the grill setting on high and grill for 4 minutes, or until the top is crisp and golden-brown. Watch it carefully so it does not burn.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Recommendations

You can easily swap the aged cheddar for an equal amount (150g) of grated parmesan. Because parmesan is naturally much saltier and sharper than cheddar, hold back the final ½ teaspoon of salt. Taste the sauce once the cheese has melted into the cream, and only add the salt if you feel it needs the extra seasoning.

Storage

Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. It reheats excellently.

Reheating

Reheat in a moderate oven until bubbling, or gently in the microwave (though the crust will soften).

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