ReceptnaptárLayered cauliflower bake with minced pork
Layered cauliflower bake is a less well-known but very good member of the family of Hungarian layered dishes. Cauliflower, minced meat with rice and sour cream with egg all come together in the oven, finished with a lovely cheese crust. One tray is enough for six people, and portioned up it keeps for 3 days, which makes it handy for taking to work for lunch.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Parboil the cauliflower in salted water for 6-8 minutes and cook the rice separately for about 12 minutes until half done; drain both.
- Soften the onion in the oil, add the mince and fry until crumbly; sprinkle with paprika, season and braise with a little water for 10 minutes.
- Mix the meat with the rice; whisk the sour cream with the eggs and season.
- Layer in a buttered dish: half the cauliflower, the meat and rice, the rest of the cauliflower; pour over the egg and sour cream and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake at 180 °C for 30-35 minutes; packed in portions it keeps 3 days; it heats through in the microwave in 1.5-2 minutes (and can be eaten cold).
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Only parboil the cauliflower, because it softens further in the oven. Overcooked florets fall apart and make the dish watery.
- Do not cook the rice until fully tender either, because it absorbs the moisture of the sour cream topping and finishes cooking by the end of baking.
- After baking, let it rest for 10 minutes so that it slices neatly. In a fan oven, bake at 160 °C.
Frequently asked questions
Can the cauliflower bake be frozen?
Yes, cut into portions it keeps for 2 months, but the cauliflower turns a little more watery. Thaw it in the fridge and reheat it in the oven.
Can it be made without meat?
Yes, with fried mushrooms or lentils instead of the minced meat. The rice and sour cream still hold the layers together.
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