How to Cook Cauliflower – Oma's Blumenkohl mit Butterbröseln
Oma's way how to cook cauliflower, Blumenkohl, is one of the easiest ways to make one of the traditional German vegetables. Topped with buttered bread crumbs, it's a great addition to almost any meal.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 12 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) salt
- 2 pounds (908 grams) cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter
- ½ cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1
Add about 2 inches of water and the salt to a large pot. Bring to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and stir. Continue frying and stirring until the breadcrumbs are nicely browned. BE CAREFUL, the crumbs can quickly turn black.
- 3
Remove them to a bowl immediately to stop the browning.
- 4
Serve the cauliflower with the buttered breadcrumbs sprinkled on top.