#roasting-technique

#roasting-technique

Today's test confirmed my conviction that knowing where your food comes from is among the most effective actions consumers can take. This means buying from farmers' markets, butchers or directly from farms (online or in person). Some supermarkets also now work with independent family farms to provide better levels of transparency (although, do beware of fake farms, because some supermarkets have been known to make up fictional brands).

Roasting cauliflower is easy, but due to its high water content, it doesn't usually get crunchy-crisp. That's where the easy order of steps known as the dry-wet-dry method comes in. Utilizing a combination of cornstarch, protein, and Panko, the sequence builds a thin shell that dries quickly and traps in air. Most importantly, the coating browns before the interior goes soft. This results in a perfectly brown and delicately crisp cauliflower that's still tender on the inside, instead of your usual damp florets.