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Today we are having a party to celebrate Jaden Hair’s new book, Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites. We are thrilled for Jaden’s new cookbook. We love Asian food and and we love Jaden. She is fun, always smiling, smart, and one of the most generous people we know. Plus, she knows her way around the kitchen.

Jaden’s book is filled with 100 recipes that are fast, fresh, and healthy. We wanted to make all of the recipes for the party, but we finally narrowed it down to one dish, Cauliflower “Steaks” with Ginger Soy-Sauce.

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I have been on a cauliflower kick for a few months now. I can’t get enough of the stuff and I’m glad Caleb loves it too. We are still working on Josh:) He does like my and he loved Jaden’s Cauliflower Steaks. Baby steps:) There is no way you could not like these Cauliflower Steaks. They are super tasty!

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I have never liked steak, until now. Cauliflower steaks are genius! You don’t have to cut individual florets, you just slice the entire head, from top to bottom, forming steaks. The steaks look like fans and are so pretty to serve. Roasting the cauliflower brings out the best flavor and the simple ginger-soysauce is amazing.

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We served our Cauliflower Steaks with a cold soba noodle salad for dinner.Cauliflower Steaks are a great side dish to any meal…or become addicted like me and eat them just because you can. Sometimes I make them for lunch to eat all by themselves.I’m a grown up so if I only want to eat cauliflower for lunch, I can:)

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And if you are intimidated by Asian cooking, don’t be scared. Jaden’s recipes are easy to follow and she has a section in the back of the book that explains and describes the ingredients in the book. The recipes are easy enough to make on a weeknight, but good enough to serve when you entertain! The book is also filled with beautiful photos! You will for sure be craving Asian food after flipping through the book.

Congratulations Jaden on a fabulous cookbook! Your Cauliflower Steaks are a regular in our house now. We can’t get enough! We are looking forward to trying all of the recipes in Healthy Asian Favorites. I’m sure they will all be favorites:)

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Cauliflower Steaks with Ginger-Soy Sauce

An easy and impressive way to serve cauliflower!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower very end of stem trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 1 green onion finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the cauliflower lengthwise, including the stalk, into 3/4-inch slices and place on a large baking sheet. It's okay if the slices overlap a bit. Drizzle with olive oil.

  • 2. Roast for 25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned in places and the stems are easily pierced with a fork.

  • 3. Whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour over the cauliflower to serve.

  • Reprinted with permission from Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites by Jaden Hair, copyright © 2013. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Random House, Inc.

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Be sure to check out the recipes our friends made this week to celebrateSteamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites:

Tuesday, February 5: Jeanette’s Healthy Living – Dan Dan Mien

Thursday, February 7:Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef– Miso Soup/ Dashi Broth

Friday, February 8:White on Rice Couple– Thai Larb Lettuce Cups

Saturday, February 9:RecipeGirl– Kung Pao Chicken

Sunday, February 10:Katie’s Cucina– Sparkling Vietnamese Limeade

Disclosure: This giveaway is being provided by Ten Speed Press, but all of our opinions are our own.

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FAQs

What pairs well with cauliflower steaks? ›

Cauliflower Steak Serving Suggestions

Wheat berries, farro, quinoa, or couscous would all work well here. A few roasted chickpeas would be a nice garnish too!

Why do you soak cauliflower before cooking? ›

If you're planning to roast the cauliflower whole or slice it into steaks, slice off the thick stem at the base. Drop the whole cauliflower head upside-down into cool, salted water. Let it soak for 10 to 15 minutes to remove dirt, residue and bugs.

Why is cauliflower steak called steak? ›

The term cauliflower “steak” refers to thick cross-sections from a head of cauliflower, roasted intact, and served as a main dish or side dish. While the cauliflower steak is in no way related to the popular meat entrée, the hearty vegetable can be grilled or sautéed like a traditional steak.

Can you cut the brown spots off of cauliflower and still eat it? ›

While spotted cauliflower might not be the most attractive look, experts agree there's nothing dangerous about it unless the spots are very dark or widespread. So cut them off and roast it, make it into a pizza crust, or dip it in ranch dressing — as we all know, the sky's the limit with this versatile veggie.

What protein pairs well with cauliflower? ›

Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream. Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell.

Does cauliflower absorb marinade? ›

Cauliflower is one such vegetable, subtle enough to absorb all that luscious marinade while still retaining some necessary bite. Steaming the 'steaks' when they first go in the oven ensures the spices seep into every crevice but crucially, it is their griddle pan finish that adds that necessary finesse to the dish.

Is it worth marinating cauliflower? ›

Mildly Marinated Cauliflower is the perfect balance of pickling spices. There's a sweet tang that children will love and don't hesitate to add it to salads.

Why do you put lemon juice in cauliflower? ›

Cauliflower contains some phytonutrients, these nutrients may react with iron cookware and gives the cauliflower a brownish color. To prevent this add some lemon juice to the cauliflower or to the water in which it is blanched.

What happens when you add lemon juice to water when cooking cauliflower? ›

Keep The Cauliflower White. The pigments in white vegetables like cauliflower and onions will stay white with the addition of an acid such as lemon juice to the cooking water (as long as they are not overcooked).

Why put Worcestershire sauce on steak? ›

Recipe blog One Good Thing notes that the vinegar in Worcestershire sauce tenderizes steak, its sugar and molasses bring both sweetness and sheen, and ingredients such as onion, garlic, tamarind, and anchovy pack a wallop of umami flavor.

Is Worcestershire sauce for steak? ›

Personally I like to rub my steaks with Worcestershire or soy sauce and let them sit 5 minutes or so before cooking. I use them instead of adding salt. Then I pat the steaks dry before pan frying or grilling them. I think they come out great and most of my family and guests agree.

Why is it called a cowboy steak? ›

We can assume that this rugged name came from the equally rugged hunk of steak you'll get when you order a cowboy steak cut from your butcher or a local restaurant. It's manly and rugged, much like a cowboy. Cowboy cuts, since they're part of the ribeye steak cut, also come from the rib section of the animal.

Why is my cauliflower crumbly? ›

Overcooking It

It should cook in the microwave for 3-4 minutes and when you're heating it up on a pan it should be about 2-3 minutes. Keeping riced cauliflower on a pan longer than that will start make it turn too crumbly and wreck the texture.

Why is my cauliflower separating? ›

Once the "curds" begin to separate, the head is over mature. I'm fairly certain that although you think the weather has been mild, your cauliflower was ready to bolt - triggered either by the longer days of early summer or the heat. You may find that fall grown plants outperform spring plants in your location.

Why are my cauliflower heads splitting? ›

Why does this happen? The reason for this happening is simply down to growing conditions – the plant is stressed, probably from the hot, dry summer conditions that we had. The somewhat cold start to spring won't have helped either.

Why is cauliflower so crumbly? ›

Cauliflower appears hardy but can crumble easily without the proper cutting techniques. Good cauliflower is firm, compact, and has tightly-closed florets. Cauliflower perishes quickly, so it's best kept dry and consumed within a few days of purchase.

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