Ingredients
- 2 cups (16 ounces) creamy peanut butter
- 2 limes, squeezed
- 1/2 cup sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup light soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cups rice wine vinegar
- 1 cup mirin (rice wine)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon peppercorns
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- Serrano or Jalapeno Peppers
- Water Chestnuts
- 2 large heads cauliflower
- Basil microgreens
Preparation
1. To perpare the Peanut Sauce, combine all ingredients in a blender and blend well or whisk well by hand.
2. To prepare Pickled Vegetables, combine vinegar, mirin, sugar, peppercorns, sesame oil and bring to a boil. Simmer until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add peppers and water chestnuts and let stand for 12 hours up to 3 days. Place vegetables in a jar with liquid and refrigerate.
3. Preheat oven to 375F. Break or cut cauliflower into bite-size florets. Place on a large roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 25 minutes or until browned and tender. Combine caulifloewr with peanut sauce; toss well. Serve with pickled vegetables and garnish with microgreens. Serves 12.