Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini
Whole cauliflower roasted in the oven until charred and tender, served over a pool of lemon-tahini. Middle Eastern pantry, zero effort.
Harissa and brown butter replace tahini. More heat, more richness, more depth. Still roasted whole.
Preheat oven to 210C. Remove outer leaves from cauliflower. Make a few incisions into the core.
Rub cauliflower all over with 3 tbsp olive oil, salt, paprika, and za'atar.
Place in a baking dish, cover with foil. Roast 45 minutes. Remove foil, roast 20-25 more minutes until charred in spots.
Make tahini sauce: whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and enough cold water to reach a pourable consistency. Season.
Pour tahini sauce on a serving platter. Place whole cauliflower on top.
Scatter toasted pine nuts and parsley over. Drizzle remaining olive oil. Serve at the table for people to break into.
Whole cauliflower roasted in the oven until charred and tender, served over a pool of lemon-tahini. Middle Eastern pantry, zero effort.
Indian chaat masala replaces za'atar. Tamarind chutney and mint instead of tahini. Completely different but equally correct.
North African eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. One pan, twenty minutes, feeds a crowd. My go-to for lazy Sunday brunch.
Brown 200g ground lamb with ras el hanout before adding the tomato sauce. Poach eggs on top. Serve from the pan.