SPICY OVEN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

SERVES 2 SNACK PORTIONS

1/2 cauliflower, about 1 lb. (2oz./ 500g)

1 tbsp. chili oil

2 tbsp. olive oil

pinch of chili powder

2 tsp. mild curry powder

pinch of ground allspice

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

pinch of ground turmeric

3 tsp. slightly heaped Thai chili paste

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 265kcal
Fat: 21.7g (3.1g S.Fat)
Carbs: 18.2g
Protein: 5.3g
Sugar: 8.7g
Sodium: 449mg

METHOD

Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F. Place the cauliflower florets in a bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine both types of oil, all the spices, and the chilli paste in a screw-top jar. Close the lid and vigorously shake the jar until the ingredients have combined to form a smooth paste.

Apply the spicy paste to the cauliflower florets with your hands or a pastry brush. Bake the cauliflower for 25–30 minutes in the centre of the oven. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into a floret and it should pass through without resistance. Cauliflower is delicious hot or cold.