Braised Cauliflower

1/2 c. olive oil
1 head cauliflower cut into medium-sized florets
1 potato, cut into 1 inch piece
1/4 t. pepper
3 allspice berries
1 cinnamon stick
3 cloves
2 T. tomato paste
1 t. salt
3/4 cut hot water

Add the olive oil to a large pot.  When the oil begins to shimmer, add the cauliflower, potatoes, black pepper, allspice berries, cinnamon stick, and cloves.  Sauté for 4 minutes or until cauliflower begins to brown.  

Add the tomato paste and sea salt.  Continue heating, using a wooden spoon to swirl the tomato paste around the pan until the color changes to a brick red. 

Add the hot water and stir gently.  Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for ab 30 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender and the sauce has thickened.  If the sauce is still watery, remove the lid and simmer until the sauce has thickened.  Remove the allspice berries, cinnamon stick, and cloves.

Remove the cauliflower from the heat and set it aside to cool, for at least 10 minutes before serving.  When ready to serve, transfer the cauliflower to a large serving bowl and spoon the sauce over the top.