Cauliflower - an inflorescence of many fleshy peduncles, they are used in cooking and are of particular value to the body. It is a storehouse of useful minerals, carbohydrates and vitamins, which are of irreplaceable value for the human body.
It is time to diversify cucumbers and tomatoes for a long time with something new. This article presents some simple, but very tasty cauliflower canning recipes.
Benefit and harm
The nutritional value of 100 g of cauliflower is:
- fats - 3.9%;
- carbohydrates - 69.3%;
- proteins - 26.8%;
- Calorie - 25 kcal.
In addition to carbohydrates, proteins and fats, it contains such useful substances as: vitamins C, A, E, vitamins of group B, phosphorus, nicotinic acid, manganese, iron, cellulose, folic acid, selenium.
Due to its beneficial qualities, the composition of such a product as cauliflower is appreciated. It is known that Doctors recommend its use for the treatment and prevention of diseases such as:
- Atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke, the normalization of water-salt balance in the swelling that occurs in diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Due to the large amount of delicate fiber in its composition, it has a beneficial effect on the bowels, in addition, it contributes to the healing of scars and ulcers on the stomach. It can be eaten only during a lull, that is, its use in food during exacerbations is contraindicated, as this can only aggravate the situation.
- Cabbage normalizes hormonal balance in the female body, which is why it is very valuable for women who have stepped over the 30-year mark. In addition, it can be used as a mask for the face, body and hair.
- Since this product is low in calories, it is great for losing weight. In this connection, cauliflower is included in the diet not only as an auxiliary, but also as a main dish (for more details on their cauliflower recipes, read here).
Attention! Despite the fact that cauliflower is very useful, there are still a number of contraindications in which its use is impossible.
The main contraindications include the following diseases:
- It should not be used by people with gout, kidney disease and diseases of the urinary system.
- It is not advisable to use it for people suffering from heart failure and high blood pressure.
- Endocrine diseases, in particular problems with the thyroid gland, are also a contraindication for use.
- After the operations transferred on an abdominal cavity it is not recommended to use it in food.
On that, whether it is possible to use cauliflower raw and how to do it, read in this article.
Step-by-step cooking recipes with photos
Cauliflower can be harvested for the winter in various ways. Everyone chooses their own version.
Ferment
To prepare sauerkraut will need:
- 2 kg of cabbage;
- 1 carrot;
- several cloves of garlic;
- 1.5 liters of water;
- 100 grams of salt and sugar.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Cabbage must first be disassembled into inflorescences, and grate carrots on a large grater.
- Gently mix the cabbage with carrots and remove into the necessary container.
- Then you should prepare the brine - add salt and sugar to the boiling water and wait until they are completely dissolved, while the water should be stirred.
- Ready brine to cool, and then pour them cabbage.
- Such cabbage is usually boiled for 3-4 days.
Pickling
To start It is necessary to prepare all the necessary ingredients:
- 1 medium cabbage;
- 1 pc. bell peppers and big red carrots.
For the marinade you need:
- 1 l. water;
- 3 tbsp. 9% vinegar;
- 3 tbsp. l salt and sugar;
- a few peas hot pepper and bay leaf.
Pickling recipe:
- From the head you need to completely separate the inflorescences. They need to boil for 3-5 minutes, then put in a colander and leave for a few minutes.
- Sweet pepper should be cut into cubes, and carrots into circles.
- Start putting the vegetables into the pre-washed and sterilized jars - put the pepper on the bottom of the jar, then the carrot, on top of the inflorescence. Fill the entire jar, trying to make sure that the top layer necessarily lay pepper.
- To prepare the marinade you need to boil water, add spices, salt and sugar. Wait until the water boils again and pour in the bitten essence.
- Ready marinade pour into banks and close them.
Important! In order for the cabbage to remain whole pieces boil no more than 3 minutes and pour over cold boiled water.
This type of billet for the winter is perhaps one of the simplest, however, pickling cucumbers and tomatoes is much more common than cauliflower.
Snacks
Salads are ideal for appetizers, which can also be rolled up for the winter. To make cauliflower in Korean, you will need:
- 1 medium head;
- 3 carrots;
- 6-8 cloves of garlic;
- 4 glasses of water;
- 3 tbsp. oils (vegetable);
- 2 tsp Sahara;
- 2 tsp vinegar;
- a pinch of seasoning for carrots and salt.
Step by step cooking instructions:
- It is necessary to separate the inflorescences from the stalk and boil for a few minutes, and then transfer them to enameled dishes. Peel and chop the carrots like Korean carrots.
- Cook the marinade, adding to it all the ingredients except vinegar. While the water for the marinade boils it is necessary to clean and crush the garlic. When the water boils you need to pour vinegar into it and boil for another 5 minutes.
- Ready marinade you need to pour the cabbage, add carrots and garlic and leave to marinate for several hours.
- Packed cabbage in cans, sterilized for 10-15 minutes in a water bath and rolled up.
Salting
Salting will require the following ingredients:
- 2 medium heads;
- 1-2 carrots;
- a few cloves of garlic;
- dill and parsley (green);
- salt - 3 tbsp .;
- black pepper and bay leaf.
Recipe:
- Heading should be divided into large inflorescences, put them in boiling water, boil for 3-5 minutes. Cabbage must be immediately removed from the hot water and shifted to cold.
- In order to prepare the brine need 2 liters. boil water, add salt to it, remove from heat and cool.
- Garlic and carrots need to be cut into large pieces.
- At the bottom of the pan to put the fennel and parsley sprigs, put carrots and cabbage on top - can be layers.
- Brine must be drained and pour over the cabbage, cover it with a plate and put something heavy on top.
- Cabbage completely salted in 4-5 days.
Options for filing blanks
Each hostess has its own options for serving certain dishes on the table. So cauliflower dishes can be pre-decorated with greens. If the cabbage was harvested for the winter, then it is desirable to serve it along with a pickle or marinade.
As already mentioned earlier, cauliflower is rich in vitamins and all the microelements necessary for the body, so do not neglect such a useful vegetable and eat it more often.
