Braised cauliflower with black bean sauce

3 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonButter or Margarine
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1mediumCauliflower head trimmed, cut into floweret
1Scallions chopped
2tablespoonsBlack Bean Sauce
2teaspoonsSesame oil
2teaspoonsCornstarch

Directions

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter, oil and cauliflower. Saute 1 minute. Add scallion, black bean sauce, sesame oil and ⅔ cup water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 4 to 6 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender-crisp. Meanwhile, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Stir into cauliflower; cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens.

Cauliflower heat may be substituted with 1 10 oz package of frozen cauliflower, thawed and drained. Simmer only 2 to 4 minutes, or until tender-crisp.

Original recipe from Dynastry Classic Oriental Cookbook. Conversion by Rick Weissgerber.