Red Hot Cauliflower

1. 1

   Trim the cauliflower of leaves and stringy or tough stalk.

2. 2

   Separate into florets and cut the stalk into thick strips.

3. 3

   Boil in salted water until just cooked, about 10 minutes, drain and run under the cold tap.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, chop up the chilies and put with their seeds and the red pepper into a large frying pan.

5. 5

   Add the oil.

6. 6

   Heat gently for about 10 minutes to extract some of the pepper flavors into the oil.

7. 7

   Raise heat to moderate and put in the cauliflower.

8. 8

   Stir to reheat; the vegetable should stew rather than fry; it must not color.

9. 9

   Transfer the vegetable to a hot dish with the pepper and chili bits leaving behind any surplus oil.

10. 10

    Serve immediately.

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