Broccoli casserole in the oven
This cabbage is unique in its kind, as it is dietary, healing and non-allergic at the same time. Her (along with zucchini) can be given to small children, as the first products of adult nutrition.
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- 300 g of chicken fillet to wash and remove the film, cut into strips along the fibers;
- salt and pepper and then put on the bottom of the goose (without adding vegetable oil);
- each inflorescence (cabbage need 500 g) is separated into smaller fractions;
- pour sprigs with boiling water (a liter of water is desirable to salt), using a colander;
- gently lay the inflorescences on top of the meat;
- to cook the pot: beating the egg with spices and salt, with a small stream, pour 250 ml of kefir and thicken the mixture 2 tbsp. l flour;
- Russian cheese (100 g), grated medium grated;
- pour the ingredients over with this sauce so that they practically disappear and tug it with chips on top;
- send the form for half an hour to the oven, preheated to 180 degrees;
- after baking, give the dish a little cool;
- Before serving, broccoli casserole should be decorated with parsley and green onion feathers.
It is noteworthy, but the technology and the cooking time of this dish may be different for some cooks. To the main processes they are added a few more steps, namely:
- cutting chicken fillet into cubes;
- roasting / boiling meat with spices and onions (curry or hops suneli) in a small amount of oil;
- blanching of inflorescences in salted water (up to 3 minutes);
- whipping cream / sour cream with an egg in a blender (it is important not to forget to add salt and pepper).
At the same time, for a brighter and more savory taste, you can rub pickled / salted cucumber to these products. Anyway, this dish is baked a little faster than usual, just 20-25 minutes.
Before serving, the casserole should be removed from the mold and hot split into separate portions. According to the tradition for such a meal, the hostess should provide a fork and knife, as well as a glass of water.
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- divide and cut into inflorescences;
- for three minutes to boil the cabbage in salted water and pour it into a colander so that it dries out;
- chop onions and garlic, which will give the dish a magical aroma;
- fry them for 2 min. in oil, adding 3 tbsp. l flour;
- pour 150-200 ml of meat or fish broth (after 5 minutes, put 4 pieces of butter / cheese in the sauce);
- season with salt, paprika, pepper and nutmeg;
- 100 g of breading mixed with spices, pour 4 tablespoons there. l butter (melted), grind thoroughly;
- chop 100-150 g of Parmesan or Fontina cheese.
At this stage, the basic preparations are made. This is followed by the already familiar steps of "packing" casseroles with broccoli, which is prepared in the oven. While the sauce has not cooled, you need to quickly carry out the shaping, and for this you will need:
- ½ part of the cabbage lay on the bottom of the form, pour half the cream sauce and sprinkle with cheese chips;
- put the remaining ingredients in the same order;
- finally, evenly spread the oil-soaked breadcrumbs over the surface;
- send broccoli casserole in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
In other interpretations of the preparation of this “family duo”, leeks, carrots, sweet peppers and spinach are roasted along with the inflorescences. And grated tomato is added to the sauce, but without skin.
This delicate treat blends beautifully with red fish. For example, it is possible to cut fillet of trout, salmon or salmon into cubes and present it along with casserole. Moreover, this fish can be added to the dish itself.
Bonus points
- minced chicken fillet or pork;
- whole / sliced tomatoes;
- mushrooms (mushrooms, honey agaric, but the white mushroom will generally resemble chicken in taste);
- boiled rice with meat fillets;
- smoked bacon or thighs;
- pasta.
For all this, the principle of cooking remains the same. You can further diversify the flavor range of canned peas, as well as beans. It should be somehow unusual to present the dish. With the help of special casserole molds, some carve funny figures: hearts, houses or animals. On a golden crust they originally spread bright greens with red flowers made from tomatoes and fruits.
A good addition to the broccoli casserole will be the sour cream / mustard sauce. But yogurt or mousse with sourness will be an excellent “companion” for such a meal.
Among other things, when buying broccoli cabbage, you need to pay attention to its appearance. Bright shade and elastic texture of the inflorescences indicate the high quality of the product.
