FIOL Collaboration With Chef AKIKO THURNAUER
Yuzu Cauliflower Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
For cauliflower
1 head of cauliflower (cut in ½ inch thick)
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon yuzu powder
Pre heat oven at 375F.
Spray the sheet tray with oil.
Mix olive oil, yuzu powder, salt. Drizzle this mixture over cauliflower on the sheet tray.
Cook it in the oven for 25 minutes until golden brown.
For Chimichurri Sauce
1shallot, finely chopped
1 Fresno chile or red jalapeño, finely chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or finely chopped
½ cup red wine vinegar
1tsp. kosher salt, plus more
½ cup finely chopped cilantro
¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano
¾cup extra-virgin olive oil
Combine shallot, chile, garlic, vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, parsley, and oregano. Using a fork, whisk in oil.
Assembling
Place 1 pc of roasted cauliflower on a plate. Drizzle Chimichurri Sauce on top of the cauliflower.

PAIRING
Yuzu Cauliflower Steak pairs beatifully with FIOL Prosecco Classic. With limited acidity and a moderate alcohol content it is lively and refreshing on the palate. It combines both savoury and sweet notes, perfect with fish, meat and fresh cheeses.