how long to cook cauliflower
Steam the cauliflower. Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a saucepan. Place a steamer tray inside the pan, and then pour in the cauliflower florets. Cover the saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes for a small batch of 10 minutes for a large batch. You can also keep the cauliflower curd whole and steam it for 15 minutes. 2. Boil and mash the cauliflower. Keep the cauliflower curd whole and cut an âxâ in the bottom stem that is 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) deep. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.