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Curried Cauliflower With Cashews
Curried Cauliflower With Cashews reads nutty 5.8, herbaceous 5.3 and richness 4.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian main, about 1 hr 19 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 6.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Nutty 5.8 · Herbaceous 5.3 · Richness 4.9 · Sweetness 4.2 · Citrus 3.6 · Allium 3.6 · Floral 2.6 · Heat 2.2 · Umami 2.1 · Earthy 1.9 · Warm Spice 1.6 · Bitterness 1.4 · Fruity 0.9 · Sourness 0.8 · Salinity 0.5
What's in it (9)
- 1 lb cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted cashews
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 stalk lemongrass, white stem finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 None red chile, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 2/3 cup basil
Time & effort: about 1 hr 19 min (34 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 201.5 kcal, 6.4 g protein, 10.8 g fat, 19.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch cauliflower 2-3 mins, until almost tender. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet on high. Stir-fry nuts and turmeric 2-3 mins until nuts are lightly toasted.
- Add cauliflower, lemongrass, garlic, and chile and stir-fry 1-2 mins, until fragrant.
- Mix in peas. Stir-fry a further 1-2 mins. Add basil, tossing well. Serve with rice, if desired.
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