Colifloren Adobo – Marinated, Pickled Cauliflower
1 pinch saffron threads
8 oz. cauliflower
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon oak-smoked sweet Spanish paprika (pimenton duke)
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 pinch sugar
1 sprig rosemary
2 slices lemon
Sea Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
1 handful freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley — to serve
Put the saffron threads in a bowl with 2 tablespoons hot water. Break the cauliflower into florets and slice thinly through the head and stem. Blanch in a saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds, strain, and transfer to a bowl. Heat the oil in a skillet, then add the whole garlic cloves, paprika, vinegar, sugar, rosemary, lemon, salt, and pepper. Let boil for 3 minutes. Add the saffron and its soaking water, then pour the mixture over the cauliflower and stir well. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 3 days.  Serve at room temperature, sprinkled with chopped parsley.
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