Question about cooking frozen cauliflower on the stove

Dreamchaser · 07-30-2008, 01:32 PM

Have you ever noticed that on the directions of the frozen cauliflower package, it says to use only 3/4 cup of water to cook half of the package or even the the whole package!

This doesn't make any sense to me. I use much more water than that! Shouldn't there be enough boiling water to cover the cauliflower?

How much water do you use when you're cooking frozen cauliflower on the stove?

LindaSue · 07-30-2008, 02:15 PM

I never noticed that on the label but I guess I never looked. I don't use anywhere near that much water. I put just enough water to cover the bottom of the pot by maybe 1/4 of an inch.

Well, it looks like I use more water than I thought. I put water in the pot that I would cook a pound of frozen veggies in and then measured it. It measured 1/2 cup. I guess I'd use about 1/4 cup for half a bag of veggies in my smallest pot then.

LindaSue · 07-30-2008, 02:16 PM

One thing to consider is that once the cauliflower thaws it will give off a lot of water so you'll probably end up draining off more than you started with unless a lot of steam escapes around the lid.

CarolynF · 07-30-2008, 02:58 PM

I'm with Linda Sue..I only use about 3/4 inch of water when I cook frozen veggies. I do like to use my steam basket most of the time. It seems as though more water would boil the veggies as opposed to steaming them.

pepperette · 07-30-2008, 04:04 PM

[COLOR="DarkGreen"]I don't boil my cauli or broccoli- I steam them, especially doing cauli for faux tater salad or mashers. No dripping wet veggie when steamed![/COLOR]

MarblesLongGone · 07-30-2008, 04:07 PM

I steam, or I microwave with VERY little extra water. If I do cook it on the stove, 1/4, if that for the big bag.

Dreamchaser · 07-30-2008, 06:15 PM

OK, I have always thought that it was supposed to be boiling. I guess not!

I guess I'll start doing what the package says and only use 3/4 of a cup to create a steam instead of a boil.

I'm not sure why but I just always thought that wasn't enough water.

SkeeterN · 07-30-2008, 07:04 PM

Never put the cauliflower in the water but in a steamer basket with the water under the basket or in the microwave with about a couple of tablespoons water.

LindaSue · 07-31-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamchaser

OK, I have always thought that it was supposed to be boiling. I guess not!

I guess I'll start doing what the package says and only use 3/4 of a cup to create a steam instead of a boil.

I'm not sure why but I just always thought that wasn't enough water.

I do boil my vegetables just not in a lot of water. I guess it's almost like steaming them without bothering with a steamer basket. I also stir them a couple of times as they cook. When I cook fresh cauliflower for faux potato salad, I microwave it with only 2 tablespoons of water in a covered casserole dish.

Dreamchaser · 07-31-2008, 08:39 PM

Thanks LindaSue

Tired of Pudgy · 08-04-2008, 04:22 PM

Dreamchaser, you look like Dr. A! In your avitar, you do look like the great Dr. A! Good for you!

LindaSue · 08-05-2008, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tired of Pudgy

Dreamchaser, you look like Dr. A! In your avitar, you do look like the great Dr. A! Good for you!

See, that's what doing the Atkins diet will do for you, LOL.

07-30-2008, 01:32 PM	#1
Dreamchaser Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,674 Gallery: Dreamchaser	Question about cooking frozen cauliflower on the stove Have you ever noticed that on the directions of the frozen cauliflower package, it says to use only 3/4 cup of water to cook half of the package or even the the whole package! This doesn't make any sense to me. I use much more water than that! Shouldn't there be enough boiling water to cover the cauliflower? How much water do you use when you're cooking frozen cauliflower on the stove?

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07-30-2008, 02:15 PM	#2
LindaSue Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 10,438 Gallery: LindaSue Stats: 167/117/120 - 5'7" WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: July 2002	I never noticed that on the label but I guess I never looked. I don't use anywhere near that much water. I put just enough water to cover the bottom of the pot by maybe 1/4 of an inch. Well, it looks like I use more water than I thought. I put water in the pot that I would cook a pound of frozen veggies in and then measured it. It measured 1/2 cup. I guess I'd use about 1/4 cup for half a bag of veggies in my smallest pot then.

07-30-2008, 02:16 PM	#3
LindaSue Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 10,438 Gallery: LindaSue Stats: 167/117/120 - 5'7" WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: July 2002	One thing to consider is that once the cauliflower thaws it will give off a lot of water so you'll probably end up draining off more than you started with unless a lot of steam escapes around the lid.

07-30-2008, 02:58 PM	#4
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,824 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	I'm with Linda Sue..I only use about 3/4 inch of water when I cook frozen veggies. I do like to use my steam basket most of the time. It seems as though more water would boil the veggies as opposed to steaming them.

07-30-2008, 04:04 PM	#5
pepperette Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Raytown, MO. Posts: 1,849 Gallery: pepperette	*[COLOR="DarkGreen"]I don't boil my cauli or broccoli- I steam them, especially doing cauli for faux tater salad or mashers. No dripping wet veggie when steamed![/COLOR]*

07-30-2008, 04:07 PM	#6
MarblesLongGone Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,805 Gallery: MarblesLongGone Stats: 273/214/188 6'0" WOE: Grain-free, sugar-free, real foods Start Date: 2010 (I have years of weight data recorded)	I steam, or I microwave with VERY little extra water. If I do cook it on the stove, 1/4, if that for the big bag.

07-30-2008, 06:15 PM	#7
Dreamchaser Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,674 Gallery: Dreamchaser	OK, I have always thought that it was supposed to be boiling. I guess not! I guess I'll start doing what the package says and only use 3/4 of a cup to create a steam instead of a boil. I'm not sure why but I just always thought that wasn't enough water.

07-30-2008, 07:04 PM	#8
SkeeterN Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Central Ohio Posts: 18,084 Gallery: SkeeterN Stats: 4'10 and 170/115 (5 or so pounds up or down) WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2004	Never put the cauliflower in the water but in a steamer basket with the water under the basket or in the microwave with about a couple of tablespoons water.

07-31-2008, 08:39 PM	#10
Dreamchaser Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,674 Gallery: Dreamchaser	Thanks LindaSue

08-04-2008, 04:22 PM	#11
Tired of Pudgy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5 Gallery: Tired of Pudgy	Dreamchaser, you look like Dr. A! In your avitar, you do look like the great Dr. A! Good for you!