To Boil a Cauliflower

Ingredients

• Head of cauliflower
• Salt
• Butter

Directions

1. Cut cauliflower down into small pieces.
2. Place cauliflower into water and salt for a short amount of time.
3. Boil a pot of water.
4. Once water comes to a boil, place cauliflower into boiling water, uncovered (Small cauliflower requires 15 minutes to boil; large cauliflower requires 20 minutes).
5. Skim the water as needed.
6. Dress with butter and serve.

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Elizabeth Ezell
Louisiana Anthology
June 8, 2020