Sous Vide Cauliflower Puree
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Ingredients for 4
1 head (575 g) cauliflower
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons (46 g) unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
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Step 1
Set the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 185ºF (85ºC).
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Step 2
Remove leaves and bottom few inches of the cauliflower core. Cut cauliflower into small 1/4-inch-thick slices.
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Step 3
Place the cauliflower, chicken stock, and butter in a large zipper lock or vacuum seal bag. Seal the bag using the water immersion technique or a vacuum sealer on the moist setting. Place in the water bath and set the timer for 45 minutes.
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Finishing Steps
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Step 0
When the timer goes off, remove the bag from the water bath. Strain the contents of the bag through a fine-mesh strainer set over a large bowl. Reserve the cooking liquid.
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Step 1
Transfer strained cauliflower to a blender. Puree until smooth, adding cooking liquid as needed to thin. (I use about 1/4 cup.) The puree should be looser than mashed potatoes. Season to taste with salt and serve.