Cauliflower Mornay
Side
Ingredients
1 kilogram cauliflower trimmed, broken into large florets
2 1/2 tablespoon cornflour
1 1/2 cup (375ml) low-fat milk
1 cup (120g) grated low-fat tasty cheese
1 egg yolk
pinch grated nutmeg
pinch cayenne pepper
salad to serve
Description
15 mins preparation
15 mins cooking
Directions
Cook cauliflower in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 5 minutes, until just tender.
Drain well and place in a large ovenproof dish.
Combine cornflour and 1/4 cup of milk in a jug. Place remaining milk in a saucepan and bring to boil on high heat.
Whisk in cornflour mixture and bring to boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, until sauce thickens.
Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese. Add egg yolk, nutmeg, cayenne and pepper to taste and mix well, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
Preheat a grill on high. Spoon sauce over cauliflower and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Place under grill until bubbling and golden brown.
Serve with salad.