On Apr 16, 12:00 pm, Priscilla Ballou > wrote:
> In article >,
> "Pete Romfh" > wrote:
>
> > Break up the cauliflower into flowerets. Peel and dice the center portion of
> > the stem if you wish. Steam the cauliflower until just tender (not mushy),
> > about 15 minutes.
>
> Yikes! I'd never cook cauliflower that long. How about doing a quick
> blanch instead?
>
> Priscilla

That could work. You still want a bit of "tooth" to it but not really
crunchy. I've found between 10 and 15 mins over simmering water works
for me.