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Default Mashed Cauliflower!



"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:07:30 -0600, Andy > wrote:
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>> I'd steam it in a folding steamer basket insert instead of boiling to
>> not cook out all the nutrients. I'd put it head side down for thorough
>> and faster steaming.

>
> I'm glad I didn't use as much liquid as called for so I kept pretty
> much all of the nutrients because it virtually steamed. Next time,
> I'll just steam it and add a tiny bit of milk when I mash it - because
> like I said befo it doesn't absorb milk the way potatoes do.
>>
>> I've never mashed it but I like the idea. I could swap out my fork for a
>> spoon or crackers.

>
> It's soooo good, I wish I'd tried mashing it years ago when people who
> were low carbing first gushed about it.


I steam my cauli and when my knife just about slides into the stalk I pull
them out and mash with a little butter and seasoning.

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