* 450 g (1 lb) cauliflower, trimmed of leaves and cut into florets
* 2 whole Star anise (2 complete star Anise - not 2 'petals')
* 1 teaspoon of Salt
'''the Guacamole'''
: Chose from one of the following (or use commercially prepared guacamole)
: A simple Guacamole recipe
: An authentic Mexican version, Guacamole con aceite de oliva
: An Anglicised version of Diana Kennedy's guacamole recipe, Tostadas de guacamole y crema
: A red guacamole, Guacamole rojo
'''to garnish'''
: 60 g (2 oz) queso fresco, crumbled - a Goats' cheese would work well in this recipe

===Method===
* Add the Cauliflower florets, sat and Star anise to a large pan of Boiling water.
* Allow the water to return to the Boil and cook until the Cauliflower if to your liking - 5 minutes should leave it Al-dente.
'''as a Vegetable Dip'''
# Serve your chosen Guacamole in a bowl topped with the crumbled Cheese and place in the middle of a large platter, surrounded by the cooked Cauliflower florets.
''' as a side-dish'''
# Arrange the cooked Cauliflower florets in a bowl, pour your chosen Guacamole over the florets and top with the crumbled Cheese.

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