Cauliflower Dumplings Recipes

CAULIFLOWER DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Start by removing the leaves from the cauliflower and cutting out the core. Next roughly break into individual florets.
• Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet, toss with a little oil and salt and then roast in a 375º F oven until nicely browned.
• Let the cauliflower cool a little and then transfer to a food processor.
• Add the carrot, egg, turmeric, salt, coriander, cayenne, cilantro and olive oil to the food processor as well. Pulse the mixture until is fairly fine but still a little textured.
• Bind the mixture with chickpea flour. Use just enough flour to make the mixture stick together. So start with a ¼ cup and add more as necessary until you can form dumplings by pressing together by hand.
• Using pressure, form the mixture into balls, footballs or patties (any shape you like) with your hands and place in a preheated cast iron or non-stick fry pan set on medium heat.
• Fry them on all sides until nicely browned and hot all the way through. They are delicate, so be gentle when flipping. This should give the egg enough time to set and bind the falafel.
• Serve hot or warm. They are great on their own, as part of a wrap or served on top of a salad. Enjoy!

CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH LOBSTER DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add shallots and cauliflower and season with salt. Saute the cauliflower until it begins to lightly caramelize and become tender. Add stock and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are completely soft.
• Puree mixture until smooth in a blender. Add the heavy cream and nutmeg and bring the soup to a simmer.
• Add the dumplings and poach them in soup for 3 to 5 minutes. Check your seasoning and remove from heat.
• In a soup bowl place the lobster meat and 1 claw in center and pour 8 ounces of soup and dumplings on top and drizzle with truffle oil.
• Mix all ingredients together and roll into small firm balls about 1/2-inch in diameter.

HUNGARIAN CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into sections removing tough fibers.
• Add enough water to cover. Cook until tender. (I used frozen.).( mash up when cooked ).
• I added chicken boullion cube and 1 teaspoon dried parsley; if using the fresh parsley, put it in with the dumplings.
• ( i would add the dumplings here before the roux ).
• Make roux with butter, flour, paprika, and salt.(add when noodles are floating ).
• Add to soup gradually, stirring frequently.
• Add sour cream right before you add dumplings.( or just sour cream ).
• Make dumplings: Blend eggs, sour cream, and flour together; do not beat. Drop by 1/2 teaspoons into soup for last 10 minutes cooking. Cover. Cook on very low heat.

CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Make the gnocchi: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Wrap cauliflower and potato separately in aluminum foil. Roast on a baking sheet until tender, 1 hour. Unwrap and let cool slightly. Cut cauliflower into 4 equal pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Halve potato lengthwise and scoop out flesh into bowl; discard skin.
• Press roasted cauliflower and potato through a ricer onto a clean work surface. Sprinkle 3/4 cup flour and the salt evenly on top and set the yolk on the vegetables. Using a bench scraper or long side of a metal spatula, cut into the mixture, folding over and blending in the flour and yolk into the riced cauliflower mixture, until well incorporated, dusting work surface with flour occasionally to prevent sticking. Gather mixture into a ball and gently knead a few times to form a soft dough. Cut into 2 equal pieces.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, working with one piece of dough at a time, roll into a 3/4-inch-thick log that is about 24 inches long. Using a sharp knife, cut into 1-inch pieces and transfer gnocchi to a lightly floured baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Add half the gnocchi to boiling water and cook until they start to float, then simmer just until puffed and cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes longer. (Do pay attention: If the gnocchi are boiled too long, they will start to disintegrate.) Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to an oiled baking sheet and roll to generously coat in oil to prevent gnocchi from sticking to one another. Repeat with remaining gnocchi.
• In a large nonstick skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add half the gnocchi and half the capers and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. Stir in half of radishes and half of lemon juice (it may splatter). Divide in 2 shallow bowls and top with chives. Repeat with remaining butter, gnocchi, capers, radishes, lemon juice and chives.