Cauliflower Satsivi

Name: Cauliflower Satsivi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Georgian
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower, in florets; 200 g (2 cups) walnuts; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tsp each ground coriander, blue fenugreek and paprika; A pinch of saffron or turmeric; 2 tbsp wine vinegar; 250 ml (1 cup) warm water; Cilantro and salt

ყვავილოვანი კომბოსტო საცივით

Cauliflower in Georgian walnut sauce

Any fast dayPrep 20 minCook 15 minServes 4

When to eat it. No oil, wine or fish, so it fits even the strict weekdays of Lent.

Ingredients

Method

Boil the cauliflower 6 to 8 minutes until just tender. Drain.
Grind the walnuts, garlic and spices to a paste.
Whisk in the water and vinegar to make a thick, pourable sauce. Salt to taste.
Pour over the cauliflower, chill an hour, and scatter cilantro.

Tip. Walnuts make it rich without a drop of oil.

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