Miso Pepper Cauliflower Steaks
Posted on: November 17, 2024. Updated on: November 17, 2024.
by Carolina Gelen
A vegetarian take on steak au poivre, these creamy miso peppercorn cauliflower steaks make the perfect vegetarian main or a decadent side dish for your next dinner.
Miso Pepper Cauliflower Steaks
Servings: 4
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Ingredients
Cauliflower
- 2 large cauliflower heads
- Salt
- Neutral oil, such as avocado or sunflower oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-sized cubes
- 4 rosemary sprigs
- 6 thyme sprigs
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
Miso Pepper Sauce
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons jarred green peppercorns
- 1 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tablespoon white miso paste, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Slice each cauliflower into 2 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick slices, through the stem. Reserve the trimmings and broken florets for roasting. Season the cauliflower with salt on all sides.
- Heat a large carbon steel or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add a few tablespoons of oil, enough to coat the bottom of the skillet.
- Working in batches, place 2 cauliflower steaks in the skillet. Sear for 6 to 8 minutes on one side, until golden brown. Flip and continue searing for 4 to 6 minutes. Add more oil, as needed.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan, 2 rosemary sprigs, 3 thyme sprigs and 2 crushed garlic cloves. Let the butter melt and infuse with the herbs and garlic. Baste the cauliflower with butter for 2 minutes.
- Place on a quarter sheet or plate and repeat with remaining cauliflower steaks.
- Make the sauce: to the skillet over medium heat, add the shallots and a drizzle of oil if needed. Cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and softened, about 10 minutes. Add the green peppercorns, black pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add the vegetable stock and stir until combined.
- Simmer the liquid for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cream and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and whisk in the miso. Taste, and add more miso as needed to pleasantly season the sauce.
- Top the cauliflower steaks with the sauce.
