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Crispy Cauliflower with Capers, Raisins, and Breadcrumbs

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Crispy Cauliflower with Capers, Raisins, and Breadcrumbs

Crispy Cauliflower with Capers, Raisins, and Breadcrumbs

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Equipment

  • Baking Sheet - Essential for roasting the cauliflower florets evenly and crisply.

  • Oven - Necessary for achieving the desired texture through baking.

  • Kitchen Knife - Useful for cutting the cauliflower into smaller, uniform pieces.

  • Mixing Bowls - Needed for preparing the dish's ingredients like flour, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.

  • Whisk or Fork - Helpful in thoroughly mixing dry ingredients to coat cauliflower evenly.

  • Measuring Cups & Spoons - Essential for precise measurements of the recipe's components (e.g., flour, raisins).

  • Mixing Spatula or Silicone Baking Brush - Useful for combining ingredients and applying marinade evenly on cauliflower florets.

  • Paper Towels - Handy to pat down the seasoned cauliflower to remove excess moisture before breading.

  • Oil or Non-Stick Cooking Spray - Required for frying, though this recipe primarily involves baking; still useful if a second cooking step is desired (optional).

  • Racks - For elevating the oven tray to ensure even air circulation around the cauliflower during baking.

  • Digital Scale - While optional, using a scale can help in achieving precise measurements for ingredients like breadcrumbs and raisins.

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower (2 pounds), cut into 2" florets

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, soaked, rinsed, patted dry

  • 3/4 cup fresh coarse breadcrumbs

  • 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)

  • 1/3 cup golden raisins

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cauliflower florets with 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl; season mixture with salt and pepper. Divide cauliflower mixture between 2 large rimmed baking sheets, spreading out in a single layer. Roast, tossing occasionally, until cauliflower is golden and crispy, about 45 minutes. DO AHEAD: Cauliflower can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Reheat before using.
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Instruction 2

Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a small saucepan over medium- low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just golden, 5-6 minutes. Add capers and cook until they start to pop, about 3 minutes longer. Add breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Cook, stirring often, until breadcrumbs are golden, 2-3 minutes; transfer breadcrumb mixture to a plate and set aside.
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Instruction 3

Add chicken broth and anchovy paste (if using) to same saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add golden raisins and white wine vinegar and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. DO AHEAD: Breadcrumb and raisin mixtures can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm raisin mixture before continuing.
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Instruction 4

Transfer warm cauliflower to a serving bowl. Scatter raisin mixture over, then toss to distribute evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cauliflower with breadcrumb mixture and parsley.
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