This Simple Stovetop Gochujang Mac and Cheese will be on your table in less than 25 minutes. Swirling through spicy-sweet gochujang, made from contains chillies, fermented soybeans and glutinous rice, takes it from just a regular mac and cheese to one of the best.
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300 grams
Cauliflower Florets
1 sachet(s)
Indonesian Style Spice Mix
1 bunch(es)
Coriander
180 grams
Macaroni
(Contains Cereals containing gluten May contain Soya)
60 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains Milk)
30 grams
Gochujang Paste
(Contains Soya)
10 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains Milk)
30 grams
Butter
2 tbsp
Plain Flour
250 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
b) Boil a full kettle.
c) Halve any large cauliflower florets.
a) Pop the cauliflower onto a large baking tray. Sprinkle over the Indonesian style spice mix. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread them out in a single layer.
b) When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden brown and tender, 15-18 mins. Turn halfway through.
c) Meanwhile, roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all).
a) Pour the boiled water from your kettle into a large saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt on high heat.
b) Stir in the macaroni and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
d) Meanwhile, grate the Cheddar cheese.
a) Melt the butter (see pantry for amount) in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once the butter is hot, stir in the flour (see pantry for amount). Cook until it forms a paste, 1-2 mins - you've made a roux!
c) Gradually stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount), then stir in the gochujang (add less if you'd prefer things milder) and veg stock paste.
d) Bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 1-2 mins.
a) Stir the creme fraiche into the sauce, then remove from the heat.
b) Mix in the grated Cheddar until melted.
c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
d) Stir the roasted cauli, cooked pasta and half the coriander into the sauce. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.
a) Share the cauliflower mac and cheese between your serving bowls.
b) Sprinkle over the remaining coriander to finish.
Enjoy!