To prepare the pan-fried cauliflower with breadcrumbs and anchovies , start by gathering all the necessary ingredients. The simplicity of this recipe lies in its ability to transform a few ingredients into a dish full of flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cauliflower
- 4 – 6 anchovy fillets in oil
- 1 dried chili pepper
- 1 clove of garlic
- 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Fresh thyme to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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- Start by cutting the cauliflower into florets and washing it thoroughly.
- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and cook the cauliflower for about 5 minutes, until slightly soft.
- Meanwhile, heat a little extra virgin olive oil in a large pan and fry the garlic and dried chili pepper .
- Crispy breadcrumbs and anchovies :
- Once the garlic has browned, add the anchovies and let them dissolve in the soffritto.
- Separately, toast the breadcrumbs until golden and crispy. Add to the cauliflower for a crunchy touch.
Notes
This dish lends itself perfectly as a side dish to a wide range of Italian second courses.
