Country-Fried Cauli Steaks with Cream Gravy
Here’s a recipe that makes delicious use of the whole head of cauliflower: After slicing two prime “steaks” from the center of the head, you’ll steam the trimmings and blend them to create a thick, creamy cauliflower cream gravy to go over the country-fried steaks.
Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower head (about 1½ pounds)
- ½ cup water
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp. 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp. garlic powder
- ¾ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- 1½ tsp. black pepper, divided
- 3 Tbsp. canola or avocado oil, divided
- ½ tsp. kosher salt, divided
- ½ cup 2% reduced-fat milk
Instructions
- Trim away outer leaves from cauliflower head. Cut head in half lengthwise; cut a 1-inch-thick “steak” from each cauliflower half. Set steaks aside.
- Cut remaining cauliflower (about 12 ounces) into small pieces. Place in a saucepan with ½ cup water and garlic; bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 15 minutes or until very tender. Remove from heat; let stand while you prepare steaks.
- Meanwhile, place cornstarch in a shallow dish. Combine 2 tablespoons milk and egg in another shallow dish. Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a third shallow dish. Dredge one cauliflower steak in cornstarch; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture; dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Repeat with other cauliflower steak. Discard remaining cornstarch, egg mixture, and flour mixture.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add 2 tablespoons oil; swirl to coat. Add cauliflower steaks to pan; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until browned on bottom. Remove steaks from pan, browned side up. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Return steaks to pan, browned side up; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until browned on bottom. Sprinkle evenly with ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Drain steamed cauliflower pieces; place in a blender. Add ½ cup milk, remaining 1 teaspoon pepper, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Blend until very smooth. Serve over cauliflower steaks.
Country Fried Cauliflower Steak
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Posted by Cooking Light on Monday, December 3, 2018
