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Just dropped, a new member of the Tenderstem® family – get ready to enjoy Tenderstem® broccoli’s sassy little sister: Tenderstem® cauliflower.After years of development, Woolworths is launching Tenderstem® cauliflower: a hybrid vegetable (not GM, by the way!) that was developed by breeding two compatible plants (Tenderstem® broccoli + traditional cauliflower) to create a new variety.  The result is this new long-stemmed cauliflower, which is going to blow you away with its versatile nature. Keen to find out more about the background of this clever hybrid? Fatima Saib, TASTE’s head of commercial content, took a trip to the southern Cape to see the growing practices on the ground – and she could not keep from snacking her way through the Tenderstem® fields – watch the full video here.

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But back to the veg. Tenderstem® cauliflower is crunchy yet tender, with a mild, sweet flavour, a nutty character and like her older sister, she can be enjoyed from floret to tip. (Which means zero waste, and more bang for your buck.) She’s juicy and creamy, which means she needs a light touch – this is not the veg to roast for hours.

Tenderstem cauliflower platter

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So, what should you be making with this fabulous little floret? Aside from enjoying it raw, as a snack or in a salad, there are loads of delicious ways to prepare it. Steam (and watch as the stems turn a beautiful bright green!), roast briefly, air-fry, stir-fry, or even grill on the braai! We made a delicious platter showcasing this little floret in all the ways you can enjoy it. It’s clear that there’s no end to the tasty eats that can be made with Tenderstem® cauliflower.

Find more cauliflower recipes here

Producers: Fatima Saib

Recipe and production: Marcelle van Rooyen 

Food assistant: Chevonne Fourie

Photography: Shavan Rahim

Videography: Romy Wilson and Barry De Villiers

New from Woolworths: Tenderstem® cauliflower – the sassy little sister of Tenderstem® broccoli. A hybrid of Tenderstem® broccoli and traditional cauliflower (not GM), it's sweet, nutty and juicy with a tender crunch. Enjoy it raw, steamed, roasted, air-fried, stir-fried or grilled on the braai – from floret to tip, with zero waste. Find Tenderstem® cauliflower in the fresh produce aisle at Woolworths.

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