How long to boil cauliflower?

Answer 1

Until you can put a knife through it, it is soft

You could blanch it for about 2 minutes and it would still have a little crunch to it. You don't want to cook it too long or you cook out all the vitamins & it'll get soggy.

Answer 2

It takes roughly 30-40 minutes to steam a head of caulifllower .Steaming is a log process because onl hot water is coooking the cauliflower and no radiated heat .If you want to cook it fatser ou can always try boiling it.

Answer 3

Once the water is already boiling, it usually only takes about 17 to 20 minutes for a whole cauliflower.

It takes 4-6 minutes if the cauliflower is cut into florets.

Answer 4

Boil about 5 minutes. To keep it firmer and tastier, steam it for 7-8 minutes.

Answer 5

Steam it long enough so when you either poke it with a toothpick or fork it is tender. Overall it's a personal preference depending on the texture you like.

Answer 6

I wouldn't cook it in an oven at all, it should be steamed for 7-8 minutes.

Answer 7

put it in a sieve basket on top of a pot of boiling water

Answer 8

Less than a minute