Cauliflower Maque Choux

Recipe provided by Austin Personal Chef: Carlos Crusco Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps. Unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp. Evoo
  • 1 red onion – finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper – finely chopped
  • 2 ribs celery – finely chopped
  • 1/2 cauliflower – roughly grated on a box grater
  • Fresh corn kernels (cut from 3 medium ears of corn)
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 3/4-1 cup fresh chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1.5 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • Optional: Hot pepper sauce
  • Kosher Salt and Fresh cracked Pepper – to taste
Directions
  1. Melt butter and oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and celery; sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Season salt/pepper.
  2. Add cauliflower and corn; sauté 2 minutes. Then add the tomato paste and cook until the paste turns into a mahogany color (1-2 minute). Re Season.
  3. Increase heat to high and add the stock. Cook for 3-4 minutes and taste, Adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Add cream, thyme, and a bit of hot pepper sauce. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  5. At the end mix in parsley. Taste and if needed, season with salt/pepper. Garnish with fresh thyme. Enjoy!