Cauliflower Purée with Caviar: A Silky Fine-Dining Side

By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com

Cauliflower purée with caviar is the deceptively simple dish that proves vegetables can be properly luxurious. Cream-based silky purée topped with generous caviar pearls.

Key Takeaways
- Cook cauliflower in milk for sweetness
- Blend smooth, strain
- Cream-based, not butter-heavy
- 10g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion
- Caviar on warm purée

Cauliflower purée with caviar topping in white bowl

The Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 1 large head cauliflower (around 700g), florets
  • 500ml whole milk
  • 60g unsalted butter
  • 100ml double cream
  • 40g Royal Oscietra
  • 1 tbsp finely sliced chives
  • Sea salt and white pepper

The Method

1. Cook cauliflower florets in milk over medium heat 18 min until very tender.

2. Drain (reserving 100ml of cooking liquid).

3. Blend cauliflower with butter and cream until very smooth.

4. Pass through fine sieve.

5. Adjust consistency with reserved milk if needed. Season.

6. Spoon into warm bowls. Cool 60 sec.

7. Top with 10g caviar per portion. Scatter chives. Serve.

Tips

Cook in milk for sweetness.

Strain for silk.

Adjust consistency.

Caviar on warm purée, not hot.

Variations and Pairings

With Beluga: 30g of Beluga XXL total.

With scallops: Plate scallops on the purée before caviar.

Wine pairing: Champagne or Chablis.

For more luxury sides, see our truffle mash potatoes recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why milk for cooking?

Milk keeps cauliflower white and adds sweetness. Water makes it grey.

Strain or not?

Straining gives silky restaurant texture. Optional but recommended.

How much caviar?

10g per portion.

Cauliflower purée with caviar is one of those starters or sides that proves vegetables can be the star. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.

Beleaev is an international caviar and gourmet house headquartered in London, with fulfilment hubs across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and the United States. We deliver responsibly farmed Beluga, Oscietra, Sevruga, and Kaluga caviar to customers in each region within 24 to 48 hours.

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