Gordon Ramsay Cauliflower Puree Recipe
Gordon Ramsay’s Cauliflower Puree is a silky-smooth, flavorful side dish made by steaming cauliflower and blending it with butter, fresh thyme, and chicken broth. This creamy puree pairs perfectly with a variety of main courses and showcases simple ingredients transformed into an elegant accompaniment.
- Author: Amy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Low Salt
Vegetables and Herbs
- 900g cauliflower florets
- 5g fresh thyme, chopped
Liquids
- 240ml low-sodium chicken broth
Dairy and Seasoning
- 42g unsalted butter, cubed
- 5g salt, plus more to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Boil broth and salt: In a wide pot, bring the low-sodium chicken broth and 5 grams of salt to a boil, preparing the steaming liquid for the cauliflower.
- Steam cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets to the pot, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and steam for about 20 minutes until the cauliflower is fork-tender and soft.
- Transfer cauliflower: Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the steamed cauliflower florets to a food processor, leaving the broth in the pot.
- Prepare butter mixture: In the same pot with hot broth, whisk in the cubed unsalted butter, about three tablespoons of broth at a time, until you achieve a smooth mixture.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the butter and broth mixture into the food processor with the cauliflower. Add chopped fresh thyme, black pepper to taste, and additional salt if desired.
- Blend into puree: Blend all ingredients until completely smooth and creamy. If the texture is too thick, add warm broth gradually to reach your preferred consistency.
- Serve warm: Transfer the cauliflower puree to serving dishes and enjoy it warm as a delicious, velvety side dish.
Notes
- Using low-sodium broth allows better control over the saltiness of the puree.
- For a vegan version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth and use vegan butter or olive oil.
- You can adjust the thickness of the puree by adding more or less broth during blending.
- Fresh thyme adds a subtle herbaceous flavor, but you can substitute with rosemary or sage if preferred.
- This puree pairs wonderfully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or as part of a vegetarian meal.
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