Cauliflower Cream Sauce (Translated from German)

Cauliflower. If only I could take my Grandmother back in time and have her read me the recipes. Just as the word implies “Cauliflower”, it does not mention anything about a cream sauce. Once I figured out how to make this recipe; it was obvious. Funny how there is very clear German directions on how to steam the cauliflower; but no directions on the makings of the sauce. I made the sauce twice, we won’t talk about the first time 🙂

The recipe indicates you should cut up your raw cauliflower before steaming. A nice way to serve cauliflower is to keep it in tact & steam the whole thing at once. Place in bowl and then pour the sauce overtop!
The recipe indicates you should cut up your raw cauliflower before steaming. A nice way to serve cauliflower is to keep it in tact & steam the whole thing at once. Place in bowl and then pour the sauce overtop!

 

This sauce takes boring cauliflower and makes it delicious and ready to serve guests! I think next time I may add a sprig of parsley or a few shreds of marble cheese on top; just to add colour. No flavour additions are needed though, it tastes soo good. We ate a whole head of cauliflower just my husband and I.

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Here is Grandma’s handwritten recipe.

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Here is the printable recipe including directions.

Cauliflower with Cream Sauce

  • 1 Head of Cauliflower
  • 1 litre of water
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1 tablespoon fat (butter/oil)
  • 1-2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 egg yolk (optional)
  • Pinch of Nutmeg & Salt

Directions

  1. Break apart cauliflower and put in salt water, Cook the cauliflower.
    (Steaming the cauliflower is also an option – and the cauliflower can be cooked whole or broken apart)
  2. Melt Fat in medium sauce pan, and add chicken broth.
  3. Stir to a rolling boil; then slowly add flour, whisking to avoid any clumps.
  4. Return to a boil and stir frequently until thickened.
  5. Add egg yolk; stirring often for about 1 minute. (optional)
  6. Put cauliflower in serving tray; pour cream sauce on top.  Sprinkle with salt & nutmeg.
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