The light cauliflower bechamel or fake bechamel without flour [thus gluten-free] is a vegan bechamel without butter and milk creamy and delicate to use in the preparation of:
•lasagna, cannelloni, baked pasta and rice;
• pasta and rice casseroles, meat, vegetables;
• au gratin vegetables;
• flans and soufflés;
• crepes and pancakes.
A 100% plant-based bechamel.
It adds creaminess to dishes with lightness.
You’ll be surprised!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 head white cauliflower
- as needed water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch baking soda
- 7 oz boiled white cauliflower
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 vegetable bouillon cube (homemade)
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns
Suggested Tools
- 1 Saucepan 8 in diameter
- 1 Slotted Spoon
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Saucepan 5.5 in diameter
- 1 Chopper or Mixer
Preparation
Cut the cauliflower into florets, score the stems with a knife.
Place the florets in a colander and wash thoroughly under running water.
In a pot, bring salted water to a boil.
Add the cauliflower florets and a pinch of baking soda and cook for about 20 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.Cauliflower Cooking Time
• with 10-15 minutes of cooking, you’ll get firm boiled cauliflower;
• with 15-20 minutes of cooking, you’ll get easily mashable boiled cauliflower;
… decide based on taste and use.Using a slotted spoon, gently remove the cauliflower florets and transfer them to a container.
Once the boiled cauliflower florets are ready, weigh about 200 g.
Pour into a small saucepan:
• 1/4 cup of water;
• a pinch of salt;
bring to a boil then turn off the heat, add and dissolve:
• a vegetable bouillon cube;
obtaining a vegetable broth.Pour into the blender:
• the boiled cauliflower florets;
• a pinch of nutmeg;
• a pinch of pepper;
and blend.Add the vegetable broth a little at a time and blend repeatedly until you obtain a smooth and lump-free cream with a velvety consistency.
Your light cauliflower bechamel is ready.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How to substitute white cauliflower?
You can use other varieties of cauliflower or broccoli.
