Red Hot Cauliflower

Directions

1. 1
   Trim the cauliflower of leaves and stringy or tough stalk.
2. 2
   Separate into florets and cut the stalk into thick strips.
3. 3
   Boil in salted water until just cooked, about 10 minutes, drain and run under the cold tap.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, chop up the chilies and put with their seeds and the red pepper into a large frying pan.
5. 5
   Add the oil.
6. 6
   Heat gently for about 10 minutes to extract some of the pepper flavors into the oil.
7. 7
   Raise heat to moderate and put in the cauliflower.
8. 8
   Stir to reheat; the vegetable should stew rather than fry; it must not color.
9. 9
   Transfer the vegetable to a hot dish with the pepper and chili bits leaving behind any surplus oil.
10. 10
    Serve immediately.