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Pub date
2009-07-14
Cauliflower
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Cauliflower:
Cauliflower is a head of white flower buds in the cabbage family. This creamy white vegetable is made up of flowers that stopped growing at the bud stage however. That is to say, cauliflower is very nutritious as the stems end of which under the buds store plenty of nutrients that would have gone into the flowers and eventually the fruits. Cauliflower is very common in Chinese cuisine as its high content of vitamin C and minerals.
Cauliflower
Other Name:
Cabbage flower.
Season:
Fresh cauliflower is available year-round in the markets.
Purchasing tips:
When choosing cauliflower, select the one that is creamy white in color with compact curds, steer clear of cauliflower with mould or wilted spots.
Storage:
Store unwashed cauliflower in plastic bag, and then refrigerate in the vegetable crisper for about 1 week.
Preparation and Usage:
Discard the green leaves or mould wilted spots, then cut off the hard stem with a sharp knife, cut into small florets and ready to use. Blanch briefly in boiling water before use if you want serve it raw as a salad with other ingredients.
Nutritional and Healthy Benefits:
Cauliflower is loaded with high vitamins and minerals, it is said that one serving can provide the entire daily requirement of vitamin C.
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