Dish of Cauliflower & Broccoli in Lemon Sauce
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Cauliflower & Broccoli in Lemon Sauce


California
Makes:
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  		 1-2/3 #
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1 hr
Yes		 A simple but tasty side dish of fresh vegetables in a lightly tart sauce. Good for table or buffet and can be vegetarian or not.

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12
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2
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2
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1/2
1/2
2
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Cauliflower
Brussels Sprouts  
-- Sauce
Lemon Zest
Lemon Juice
Ginger Root
Butter
Sherry, dry
Broth (1)
Sugar
Salt
Cornstarch
Water
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Prep   -   (20 min)
  1. Stem CAULIFLOWER and cut into bite size florets.
  2. Stem BROCCOLI and cut into bite size florets.
  3. Grate LEMON ZEST.
  4. Squeeze LEMON JUICE.
  5. Grate GINGER.
  6. Mix Cornstarch and Water to make a slurry.
Run   -   (20 min)
  1. In a large pan (3 qt), bring plenty of lightly salted Water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Stir in Cauliflower and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in Broccoli and continue to cook until Vegies are just tender, about another 3 minutes. Drain quickly and return to pot. Cover to keep warm.
Sauce   -   (10 min)
  1. In a small non-reactive saucepan melt Butter and bring up hot, but no browning.
  2. Stir in Ginger for 30 seconds, then stir in Sherry and reduce by about 1/2 over higher heat.
  3. Stir in Broth, Sugar, Lemon Juice, and Lemon Zest. Bring to a boil and simmer 3 minute.
  4. Stir in Soy Sauce and Salt. Stir up Cornstarch mix and stir into the Sauce. Continue to stir until the Sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  5. Drain Vegies again to remove residual water in the pot and transfer to a mixing bowl (see Vegies. Pour the sauce over and Tumble to coat.
  6. Serve immediately.
NOTES:

  1. Broth:

      For this small quantity I just use water and 1/2 t Vegeta if vegetarian or Chicken Powder if not.

  2. Vegies:

      If there has been delay before the Sauce is ready, the water in the bottom of the pan can be heated to steam the Vegies for a minute or so before the final straining. If making ahead, have the vegies minimally cooked. Reheat as per this paragraph with just a little water added. If possible, the sauce should be made just before serving as reheating may break the thickener.
  3. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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