Jerk Cauliflower Steaks with Coconut Rice
Thick roasted cauliflower steaks with a sticky jerk crust, served on fluffy coconut rice with fresh lime.
Made with Jerk marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.35 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Cut the cauliflowers into 2 cm thick steaks through the core, keeping the stem so they hold together. Save the loose florets.
- 2
Mix the olive oil with 100 ml of your ready made jerk marinade (see the base recipe). Brush it over both sides of the steaks and the florets.
- 3
Lay the steaks and florets on two lined baking trays. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until charred at the edges and tender when pierced.
33 min 20 s - 4
While they roast, rinse the rice. Put it in a pan with the coconut milk, water, black beans and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Bring to the boil, then cover and cook on the lowest heat for 12 minutes. Take off the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes.
22 min - 6
Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the steaks on the rice, scatter with spring onions and add lime wedges.
Tips
- Use the largest cauliflowers you can find. Only the middle two or three slices per head will hold together as proper steaks.
- Roast the loose florets on a separate tray, as they cook faster and can be served alongside or stirred through the rice.
- For extra char, finish the steaks under a hot grill for 2 minutes.
Storing and freezing
Roasted cauliflower keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Cool the rice within 1 hour, chill it, and reheat only once until steaming hot all the way through. Do not freeze the steaks, as they turn soft.
Questions
Can I use a different vegetable for steaks?
Yes. Thick slices of celeriac, butternut squash or aubergine all take jerk marinade well. Roast times vary: aubergine takes about 25 minutes, celeriac and squash about 40.
Is the rice dish vegan?
Yes. It is cooked in coconut milk with black beans, a take on rice and peas. It is also gluten free, dairy free, egg free and nut free.
How do I stop the marinade burning?
Roast at {t220} on baking paper and turn once. If the edges darken too fast, cover the tray loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
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