A Molded Dome Of Cauliflower Recipe

1. 1

   With a sharp knife, cut leaves & stem from cauliflower.

2. 2

   Divide cauliflower into florets about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

3. 3

   Drop florets into boiling salted water; boil about 12 min or possibly till tender when pierced.

4. 4

   Drain florets & rinse well under cool running water to arrest cooking, drain well.

5. 5

   Press a layer of florets, stems up, onto sides & bottom of a 1 qt bowl.

6. 6

   Pack center of bowl with more florets, stems up, till all florets have been used.

7. 7

   Place a plate or possibly saucer & a weight (such as a can of canned goods) on packed cauliflower.

8. 8

   Let stand for 15 min; then holding plate & weight in place, tip bowl to drain off any remaining water.

9. 9

   Chill weighted cauliflower at least 2 hrs.

10. 10

    Remove weight & plate, arrange lettuce leaves artfully to hang over sides of bowl but not the serving plate you're going to use, place serving platter inverted over lettuce leaves & bowl of cauliflower.

11. 11

    Invert bowl & serving platter together, lift off the bowl & garnish as desired.

12. 12

    Whisk together the oil, lime juice, salsa, salt & cayenne pepper; stir in capers, parsley, watercress, olives & bell pepper.

13. 13

    Spoon some of the sauce over the cauliflower; place remaining sauce in a bowl alongside cauliflower.

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    Once the outer layer has been eaten, guests can dunk florets in sauce in bowl.

No additional tips available.