How to Boil Cauliflower

Cauliflower looks just about the same as broccoli, and it’s just as delicious. We’re going to talk about how to boil cauliflower, so that you’re able to enjoy its great taste with the rest of your dinner.

Step by step instructions on how to boil cauliflower

Step 1: Get one bunch of cauliflower

The first thing you want to do is remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower. Then, remove the stalk by cutting around it. Once you’ve done that, remember to rinse it.

Step 2: Divide it into inflorescences

The inflorescences, also known as florets, should look the way broccoli does when you serve it at a restaurant. Leave a little stem when you’re cutting it.

Step 3: Get 2 liters of water

In a bowl, add 2 liters of water.

Step 4: 1 tablespoon of salt

After you’ve added the water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and mix it.

Step 5: Put the cauliflower in

Throw the florets of cauliflower in the bowl. Make sure that the water covers every floret. Leave the cauliflower in the bowl for 30 minutes.

Step 6: Boil 2 liters of water

15 minutes into waiting for the cauliflower to soak, take the time to boil 2 liters of water. You’ll know when it’s ready once it’s bubbling a lot. This should be after about 15 minutes. Remember to turn off the stove when you’re done.

Step 7: Drain the water

Now that the 30 minutes have passed, drain the water the cauliflower is in. Don’t drop any cauliflower!

Step 8: Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiled water

Before throwing in the cauliflower, throw in 1 tablespoon of salt into the boiled water.

Step 9: Throw in the cauliflower

Once the salt is thrown in, you can throw in the cauliflower.

Step 10: Boil again

You’ve boiled the water once, but after throwing in the cauliflower, you must boil them with the water. You can decide whether you want to cover the cauliflower.

How long does it take for the cauliflower to boil?

If you’re boiling one head of cauliflower in 2 liters of water, then boiling the inflorescences will take 15 minutes.

11. You’re done!

After about 15 minutes, your cauliflower should be cooked and ready.

How can you tell if the cauliflower is done?

You can tell that your cauliflower is done cooking if you can easily pierce it with a knife or fork. The cauliflower must be soft, but if it’s not, boil it for a few more minutes and check to see if the knife or fork go through easily. Repeat until the cauliflower is soft—though it’ll most likely be done with one more round.

Extra tips

How to pick out the perfect cauliflower:

Before you learn about how to boil cauliflower, learn about how to choose the right one.

To pick the perfect cauliflower, look for the heads with cream white florets. It’s better if the head is thick and heavy, and it should have bright green outer leaves. The size of the head doesn’t matter.

The things to avoid when buying cauliflower is any signs of wilting and heads with florets that are brownish because this means that they’re expiring. Also, if the bottom of the head is soft or the florets are flouring, then these are also reasons not to get this cauliflower.

Where do I store freshly bought cauliflower?

After you’ve bought cauliflower, it’s best to leave it unwashed if you’re storing it away for later use. Cauliflower can only be stored in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. Store it in the refrigerator with the stem facing down, and keep it in a plastic bag (the bag you bought it in will do.) According to Recipe Tips, the reason the stem should be facing down is because, “this will avoid excess moisture, which causes the cauliflower to deteriorate faster.”

Follow these tips to get the best out of your cauliflower. You don’t want it going to waste!

What if you have leftover cooked cauliflower?

If you’ve cooked more than necessary, then cauliflower can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. You can enjoy it again with a different meal (or even just have it as a snack) the next day, so it doesn’t go to waste.

What can you do with cooked cauliflower?

You can eat boiled cauliflower in many ways. You can eat it plain, mashed, or puréed. Here are a few different recipes you can try out now that you’ve cooked your cauliflower.

1. Roasted garlic cauliflower
2. Roasted cauliflower macaroni and cheese
3. Cauliflower side dish
4. Garlic parmesan roasted cauliflower
5. Cauliflower mashed “potatoes”

What are the health benefits of cauliflower?

When you’re eating something you know is healthy, you probably want to know what the health benefits are. Well, lucky for you, cauliflower is beneficial to your health. Some of its health benefits include fighting inflammation, balancing hormones, and improving digestion.

Cauliflower also boosts mind and heart health, and it reduces the chances of cancer. This vegetable is filled with antioxidants, phytonutrients, and is also packed with vitamins and minerals. It’s mostly rich in vitamin C. K. Mercola shared that, “one serving of cauliflower contains 77 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C.”