How to Steam a Head of Cauliflower

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You don’t need a fancy steamer basket or a special pot. A regular pot with a lid, a metal colander that fits inside, and a few inches of water will do the trick. If you have a bamboo steamer, cool – but a $2 colander works just as well.

The key is to make sure the cauliflower is not touching the water. We want steam, not a cauliflower bath. Think of it like a sauna session, not a swimming pool.

Step-by-Step: The Chill Method

First: Pull off the big, tough outer leaves from your cauliflower. Don’t stress if a few small ones stay – they’ll soften up and taste great. Then, slice the very bottom of the stem off flat so it sits stable, like a little dome.

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Second: Fill your pot with about an inch of water. Place your colander or steamer inside. Bring the water to a boil – not a roaring boil, just a friendly, bubbling simmer. Pop the cauliflower in, stem-side down, cover the pot with a tight lid, and turn the heat down to medium.

Third: Here’s the crucial part: set a timer for 15 minutes and do not peek. Every time you lift that lid, you let the steam out and add cooking time. Let the steam do its job like a gentle ninja.