**Cauliflower Fritters: A Culinary Symphony of Flavor and Texture**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable cauliflower fritters, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These fritters, crafted from humble cauliflower, transform into golden-brown masterpieces, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Infused with a medley of herbs, spices, and cheese, each bite offers a delightful burst of savory goodness. Accompanied by three tantalizing dipping sauces—a tangy lemon-tahini sauce, a creamy avocado-cilantro sauce, and a spicy harissa sauce—these fritters promise an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether served as an appetizer, a main course, or a delightful snack, our cauliflower fritters are sure to steal the show. Bon appétit!
**Recipe 1: Classic Cauliflower Fritters**
Our classic cauliflower fritters recipe forms the foundation of this culinary journey. Simple yet bursting with flavor, these fritters showcase the natural goodness of cauliflower, complemented by a harmonious blend of herbs and spices.
**Recipe 2: Cheesy Cauliflower Fritters**
Indulge in a cheesy extravaganza with our cheesy cauliflower fritters recipe. A generous helping of cheddar cheese elevates these fritters to a new level of indulgence, creating a gooey, irresistible center that contrasts perfectly with the crispy exterior.
**Recipe 3: Spicy Cauliflower Fritters**
For those who crave a touch of heat, our spicy cauliflower fritters recipe delivers a delectable kick. A vibrant blend of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper ignites the senses, creating a flavor profile that is both bold and satisfying.
**Recipe 4: Gluten-Free Cauliflower Fritters**
Catering to those with dietary restrictions, our gluten-free cauliflower fritters recipe offers a delicious alternative. Using a combination of almond flour and tapioca flour, these fritters maintain their crispy texture while accommodating gluten-free diets.
**Recipe 5: Vegan Cauliflower Fritters**
Embracing the plant-based lifestyle, our vegan cauliflower fritters recipe creates a delightful dish that is both nutritious and flavorful. Chickpea flour and flax eggs provide the structure and binding properties, while a blend of herbs and spices ensures a satisfying taste experience.
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
This is a really unusual but delicious way to eat cauliflower. The Japanese are brilliant at making lovely crispy batter for their tempura, so while I was over there recently I wanted to discover their secret. It turns out there are lots of different techniques, such as using cornstarch instead of flour, or ice-cold sparkling water instead of tap water. In this recipe I'm going to use beer, though, as it gives such a nice color and goes well with the spices. However, the best advice I was given is to fry the fritters in small batches and eat them straightaway, so they're crunchy and hot. PS This batter recipe can be used for all sorts of things, like fish fillets or thin chicken strips or any finely cut vegetable. You can leave the spices out if you prefer it plain.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- First make your batter. Smash up the cumin and mustard seeds, chiles and peppercorns in a pestle and mortar until you have a powder. Put the flour into a mixing bowl and stir in the ground spices and the turmeric. Pour in most of the beer and whisk gently. Check the consistency - you want it to be the thickness of heavy cream. If it's too thick, whisk in the rest of the beer. Don't worry too much about having little lumps in the batter, as they'll just become nice crunchy bits when you start frying. Season with sea salt and put aside.
- Trim the bottom of the stalk and break the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Slice up the stalk into 1-inch pieces - this way it will all cook at the same rate. Wash the cauliflower, drain it and pat dry with kitchen towels. Place the cauliflower pieces in a bowl and dust with a little flour.
- Pour the oil into a deep saucepan - you want it to be about 4 to 5 inches deep - and heat it to 350 degrees F. If you don't have a thermometer don't worry, just drop a piece of potato into the oil. When it floats to the surface and starts to sizzle, the oil will be at the right temperature so remove the potato from the pan.
- Shake any excess flour off the cauliflower. One by one, dip the pieces into the beer batter, then carefully place them in the hot oil, moving them away from you as you do so. Make sure you stand back so you don't get splashed. It's best to fry them in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan (but serve them as soon as each batch is ready). Each time a batch of cauliflower is nearly ready, add some battered parsley leaves to the pan and fry for 40 seconds (you want to serve them scattered over the fritters). Fry the pieces gently, turning them a couple of times with a slotted spoon. When they're browned and crisp, lift them out of the oil, allowing any excess to drip back into the pan, and drain on kitchen towels. Dust with sea salt and squeeze over a little lemon juice.
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PERFECT CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
This is one of mums recipe's that everyone just loves. It's versatile as you can add just about any vegetable. Perfect as an appetizer.
Provided by mumof2
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Fried
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and break cauliflower into small pieces. Combine cauliflower, bacon, and green onions together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sift flour into a bowl. Whisk milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt into the flour until smooth. Add milk mixture to cauliflower mixture and stir until batter is evenly combined.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle and cook until golden brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 49.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
Just trust me. These are so addictive. You can eat them hot or I like to eat them cold the next day for lunch.
Provided by Allybee Z
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In the microwave, cook the cauliflower in a covered dish with two tablespoon of water until soft.
- Drain the cauliflower and mash with the back of a fork or potato masher.
- Add the egg, salt and pepper, and enough flour until you can form patties; about 1/4 cup.
- Add enough oil to coat the bottom of a skillet. Over medium high heat, brown the caulflower patties. Eat!
CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR FRITTERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cauliflower, water, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, flour, green onion, garlic, salt, vegetable oil
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium high heat add cauliflower and water. Let steam for 5 minutes or until slightly tender.
- Drain the cauliflower and let cool in a medium mixing bowl.
- Once cool add cheddar cheese, egg, flour, green onion and salt to a bowl and mix until the mixture has a semi-creamy texture.
- Place a large pan over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Use a spoon to scoop out medium dollops of mixture and place it in the pan. Let cook on each side for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from pan and place on paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 3 grams
CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR FRITTERS
Crispy cheese-filled fritters with mild cauliflower and onion flavors. Easy to make and to-die-for delicious! My 3 year old loves to dip 'em in ketchup.
Provided by SaraFish
Categories Cauliflower
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 side dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make a smooth batter with first 7 ingredients.
- Mix in next 3 ingredients.
- For best results, refrigerate for an hour or so (but not necessary).
- Drop by spoonfulls into hot oil and deep fry til brown and crispy.
- Sprinkle with salt immediately upon removing from oil.
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS (JAMIE OLIVER'S RECIPE)
Excerpted from JAMIE AT HOME by Jamie Oliver, Copyright (c) 2008. Published in the US by Hyperion. All rights reserved. Food Network or www.jamieoliver.com. From SHOW: Jamie At Home - Episode: Cauliflower. This is really an unusual but very delicious way to eat cauliflower! Here we are going to use beer as it goes well with all these spices. However, you must be ready to fry them and eat them at once! This batter goes well with fish filets, chicken pieces, and other vegetables.
Provided by Manami
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- MAKE THE BATTER FIRST:.
- Smash up the cumin and mustard seeds, chiles and peppercorns in a pestle and mortar until you have a powder.
- Put the flour into a mixing bowl and stir in the ground spices and the turmeric.
- Pour in most of the beer and whisk gently.
- Check the consistency - you want it to be the thickness of heavy cream. If it's too thick, whisk in the rest of the beer.
- Don't worry too much about having little lumps in the batter, as they'll just become nice crunchy bits when you start frying.
- Season with sea salt and put aside.
- NOW PREPARE THE VEGETABLE:.
- Trim the bottom of the stalk and break the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- Slice up the stalk into 1-inch pieces - this way it will all cook at the same rate.
- Wash the cauliflower, drain it and pat dry with kitchen towels.
- Place the cauliflower pieces in a bowl and dust with a little flour.
- Pour the oil into a deep saucepan - you want it to be about 4 to 5 inches deep - and heat it to 350º F.
- If you don't have a thermometer don't worry, just drop a piece of potato into the oil;.when it floats to the surface and starts to sizzle, the oil will be at the right temperature so remove the potato from the pan.
- Shake any excess flour off the cauliflower.
- One by one, dip the pieces into the beer batter, then carefully place them in the hot oil, moving them away from you as you do so.
- Make sure you stand back so you don't get splashed. It's best to fry them in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan (but serve them as soon as each batch is ready).
- Each time a batch of cauliflower is nearly ready, add some battered parsley leaves to the pan and fry for 40 seconds (you want to serve them scattered over the fritters).
- Fry the pieces gently, turning them a couple of times with a slotted spoon.
- When they're browned and crisp, lift them out of the oil, allowing any excess to drip back into the pan, and drain on kitchen towels.
- Dust with sea salt and squeeze over a little lemon juice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.3, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 496.8, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 6.6
BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
These low-carb veggie fritters are made from shredded cauliflower and broccoli held together with eggs and almond flour.
Provided by Marina Pariseau
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Fried
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place broccoli and cauliflower in a food processor; pulse until shredded.
- Combine almond flour, beaten eggs, onion, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix in shredded broccoli and cauliflower mixture. Roll batter into 2-inch balls.
- Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Place fritters in the pan and flatten slightly with a spatula. Cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and pepper. Repeat with any remaining fritters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 88.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 36m
Yield Varies (about 24 to 30 pieces)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 2 teaspoons canola oil, coriander seeds, and red pepper flakes. Stir to blend. Whisk in the beer. Set aside in a warm place for 15 to 20 minutes. It will puff up slightly, like bread dough.
- Gather the cauliflower in a medium-size bowl and use a small strainer to sprinkle it with an even layer of the paprika. Toss to blend.
- In a large pot, heat the remaining 6 cups oil to 375 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place the florets on the tray as they come out of the oil.
- Stir the batter slightly. To test the consistency of the batter and the temperature of the oil, put a couple of pieces of cauliflower on a slotted spoon and submerge them in the batter. It should coat the pieces lightly. Cook's Note: If the batter is too thick, add a little water to thin it out. If the batter is too thin, sift and whisk in a little more flour.
- Drain the excess batter and lower the cauliflower into the oil. It should bubble slightly and the cauliflower should gradually rise to the top. Fry until light brown, about 3 to 5 minutes and then transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Fry the cauliflower in small batches. Season with salt, sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately.
VEGETARIAN CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
Make and share this Vegetarian Cauliflower Fritters recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Cauliflower
Time 31m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the cauliflower for about 6-8 minutes or until soft enough to mash; drain very well.
- Place the cauliflower in a large bowl and mash with a fork.
- Add in the eggs and all the remaining ingredients; mix to combine (adjust all seasonings and hot sauce to taste, if you find that the mixture is too wet then add in a little more flour).
- Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches drop about a heaping tablespoonful of batter into hot oil; brown one side then turn and brown the other side (about 3 minutes per side).
- Remove to a paper towel.
- Repeat with remaining batter, adding in a little more oil if needed.
- Serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 158.6, Sodium 243.6, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 9.7
SPICY CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
This recipe by Steve Manfredi was adapted from a recipe in Ottolenghi: The Cookbook and published in The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday July 22, 2008. This is modern, quick, contemporary, dairy free, nut free finger food that can be packed for school lunches or picnics. I'd like to try this recipe using broccoli.
Provided by Rhiannon and Matt
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Trim cauliflower into small florets to give desired total weight. Add to a pot of salted boiling water and simmer for 15 minutes or until very soft.
- As it is cooking, whisk the remaining ingredients, except olive oil and parsley leaves, in a bowl to make a homogenous batter.
- When cooked, drain cauliflower and set aside. Add warm cauliflower to batter and mix briskly to break it down a little.
- Pour olive oil in a pan so that it is about 15mm deep, and heat.
- When oil is very hot, drop in 3 tablespoons of mixture for each fritter.
- Fry in small batches (making sure they are not touching) for about 3 minutes each side.
- Drain on absorbent paper.
- Eat hot, warm or cold.
BROCCOLI OR CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
I make these yummy fritters usually as a snack. I made them for lunch today. I usually double the recipe. They're yummy! Enjoy!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Snacks
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat deep fryer or oil in a pan to about 375 degree F. In a bowl, mix flour, milk, seasonings, baking powder, egg and butter, until smooth. Now stir in the cheese, cauliflower and onion. Refrigerate mixture for 1 hour. I drop by tablespoonfuls into the hot oil and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels, season and enjoy!
DAIRY-FREE CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
Battered and fried cauliflower is a delicious way to eat cauliflower, and a great snack! These are wonderful when dipped in yogurt.
Provided by ALMA-LOU
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Fried
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Parboil the cauliflower not more than 10 minutes; it should still be firm. Set it aside to cool.
- In a food processor, finely chop the onion and parsley together. Drain well. Crush garlic with a mortar and pestle, or with the bottom of a drinking glass.
- While onion mixture is draining, combine the flour, salt, pepper, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the dry yeast over the flour. Combine the crushed garlic with the warm water, then pour the mixture over the flour. Mix well, cover, and set the dough aside for 10 minutes to allow it time to rise.
- Combine vegetable oil with olive oil and begin heating in a large saucepan (oil should be 1/2 inch deep). Bring to a temperature of 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Beat the eggs until they are frothy and light. Quickly fold them into the dough, then add the cauliflower, onions, and parsley. If the consistency of batter is too runny, add flour; if too thick, add water. The consistency should be similar to thick pancake batter -- not too runny and not too thick.
- Gently slide a spoonful of the batter into the oil, and spread it out flat. Cook 3 to 4 patties at a time over a medium-high heat, turning until they are golden brown. Remove the patties with a slotted spoon, and let them drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 326.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
LIGHTLY SPICED CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS WITH YOGHURT-CHERMOULA DIP
Healthy and light. DO make the dip or dressing suggested, even if you sub ingredients! It really gives the fritters a lift. Prep and cooking time are guesses, because it depends on so many factors. Prepping everything before starting cooking always helps to put together the final product much more quickly. I prepared it all halfway, and then had to leave it all and continue later. Cooking time depends on how large/small you make your fritters, and the size of your pan. Great way to get a veggie into your family. The weights/measures of the first 4 ingredients, as well as the seasoning, are not terribly important. Suit your tastes.
Provided by Zurie
Categories Cauliflower
Time 55m
Yield 14-16 fritters, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Parboil the cauliflower florets until just softened, then drain well in a sieve.
- Put into a deep mixing bowl, and stir in the finely chopped onion, parsley, fennel seeds and black pepper. With a large knife and a fork, cut through the cauliflower to make the florets very small.
- Into the cornflour stir the ground cumin and the sea salt (you'll need less salt if using fine kitchen salt, maybe 1 teaspoon).
- Separate the egg yolks and whites. Whisk the egg yolks, then add the cornflour slowly while whisking (an electric whisk works best). Add 1 - 3 tablespoons water to thin the mixture a little, but be careful not to add too much. Stir the egg yolk mixture into the cauliflower.
- With very clean whisks, whisk the egg whites to a soft peak stage, then fold the egg whites into the cauli mixture.
- Heat a generous layer of oil in a pan until quite hot. Drop heaped tablespoons of the mixture into the oil, and lower the heat. Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip over. If not happy, flip a 2nd time. This process takes about 2 minutes per side.
- You will have to cook the fritters in batches: take out batches and leave on kitchen paper to drain, then remove to an oven dish and keep warm. You'll also need to add more oil to the pan as you work.
- Dressing: Mix the chermoula with the salt and yoghurt, and serve on the side. You could substitute chermoula with harissa, but use less, as harissa can be hot.
- Serve as a side dish with meat and another veggie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.2, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 145.5, Sodium 1856.8, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 9
CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS
These cauliflower fritters are easy to make and a different way to have cauliflower. So delicious and tasty. I've made these a number of times for my family and friends.
Provided by BETTYCOOK
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Fried
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Process cauliflower in a food processor finely minced; transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir flour, eggs, baking powder, and Italian dressing mix into cauliflower.
- Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of cauliflower mixture into the hot oil; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 107.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 682.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: For the best results, choose a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy. Avoid heads with any brown or yellow spots.
- Grate the cauliflower finely: This will help the fritters to hold together better.
- Use a food processor to make the batter: This will ensure that the batter is smooth and well-blended.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the fritters, make sure to leave enough space between them so that they can cook evenly.
- Serve the fritters with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular choices include ranch dressing, ketchup, or tzatziki sauce.
Conclusion:
Cauliflower fritters are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this versatile vegetable. They are easy to make and can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. With their crispy exterior and tender interior, cauliflower fritters are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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