Chopping Cauliflower

Similarly to broccoli, cauliflower has a stalk and florets, but unlike the tasty broccoli stalk, this one needs to be removed before moving on to the florets.

To remove the stem, you can use a chef’s knife, a paring knife or a Santoku. Place the cauliflower face down on the cutting board and hold it steadily with your guide hand. Place the point of the knife against the stem, making sure that you keep it at 45 degrees. Turn the cauliflower around using your guide hand, so that the knife cuts through the stem and around it. Then lift it away from the head.

Once the stem has been removed, you can either use your hands or a paring knife to cut the head into small or larger florets, which you can then roughly chop.