Tomato Stir-Fried Cauliflower
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Tomato Stir-Fried Cauliflower

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Tomato Stir-Fried Cauliflower

About This Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful stir-fried cauliflower with tomatoes is a deliciously healthy dish that brings together crisp-tender cauliflower, juicy tomatoes, and a medley of colorful peppers and wood ear mushrooms. The recipe starts by blanching cauliflower florets to preserve their crunch, while tomatoes are peeled and cooked down into a rich, slightly tangy base. Stir-fried with fresh green and red peppers for a sweet-spicy kick and earthy wood ear mushrooms for texture, this dish is finished with a light starch glaze for a glossy, restaurant-quality finish. A touch of chicken essence enhances the umami depth, making every bite irresistible. Perfect as a side or a light main, this recipe is a quick, nutritious, and visually stunning way to enjoy seasonal vegetables at their best!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • cauliflower 300g
The aromatics
  • tomatoes 2 medium (300g)
  • green peppers 1 medium (100g)
  • red peppers 1 medium (100g, optional)
  • wood ear mushrooms 50g
The sauce & seasonings
  • cooking oil 1 tbsp
  • salt ½ tsp
  • cornstarch 1 tsp
  • water 2 tbsp (for starch slurry)
  • chicken essence ½ tsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
Break the cauliflower into small florets, blanch in boiling water with a spoonful of salt for 1 minute, then rinse with cold water and set aside.
2
Step 2
Step 2
Score the tomatoes with a cross, blanch in boiling water for 1 minute, then peel.
3
Step 3
Step 3
Cut into pieces and set aside.
4
Step 4
Step 4
Heat oil, add the tomato pieces, stir-fry, and add salt until the tomatoes are slightly softened.
5
Step 5
Step 5
Add the cauliflower, green peppers, red peppers (optional), and wood ear mushrooms, stir-fry. Mix starch with cold water, pour into the pan, and stir-fry until even.
6
Step 6
Step 6
Add chicken essence, and serve.

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