DEEP-FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH CRISPY DUKKAH COATING
Deep-fried cauliflower is a Middle Eastern specialty, so why not make it even more Middle Eastern and use a batter made with dukkah, the complex Middle Eastern condiment made with a mixture of nuts, seeds, spices and, in this version, chickpea flour. The batter is thin (you have the option of adding a bit more chickpea flour) but the cauliflower gets just enough of a coating to come out of the oil with a perfect thin crispy shell. Serve it with garlic-laced yogurt or with tahini sauce. In this recipe you have the option of using olive oil, which is traditional; but use a work-horse oil, not the expensive oil you reserve for drizzling and dressing salads.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, snack, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together dukkah, cornstarch (or flour), baking powder and salt. Whisk in sparkling water. Depending on the consistency of your dukkah, the batter may seem thin, but try deep-frying a few pieces of cauliflower first to see if you want to thicken it with a little more cornstarch or flour.
- Pour oil into a wok or wide saucepan to a depth of 3 inches and heat over medium-high heat to 360 to 375 degrees. Set up a sheet pan with a rack on it next to pan. Cover rack with a few layers of paper towels. Have a spider or deep fry skimmer handy for removing cauliflower from oil.
- Place a few pieces of cauliflower in batter and, using tongs, turn them over several times to coat thoroughly. Transfer to hot oil and fry until golden brown, which should not take more than a couple of minutes. Flip over with spider to make sure coating is evenly fried. It is important not to crowd pan and to let oil come back up to temperature between batches. After first batch you can decide if you want to add a little more flour to batter.
- Using the spider, remove cauliflower from oil, allowing excess oil to drip back into pan, and drain on the towel-covered rack. Sprinkle with salt right away if desired. Allow to cool slightly and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 194 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Jaman Hossain
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kelly mills
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Musah Zahid
[email protected]Delicious! The dukkah coating added a nice touch of flavor to the cauliflower.
France Kauzen
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the cauliflower turned out great! I loved the crispy dukkah coating.
Simpson Thompson
[email protected]The dukkah coating was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I would use less of it next time.
Bibek Magar
[email protected]The cauliflower was a bit bland, even with the dukkah coating. I think I would add some more spices to the coating next time.
A.S. ahnaf
[email protected]This dish was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavors were good. I think I would try baking the cauliflower instead of frying it next time.
Sheka Supremo Koroma
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but this recipe changed my mind. The crispy dukkah coating was delicious and the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This recipe is a great way to elevate cauliflower to a whole new level. The dukkah coating is flavorful and adds a nice crunch. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Binod Chaudhary
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the crispy cauliflower and the dukkah coating. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ahmed Osman
[email protected]The cauliflower was cooked perfectly and the dukkah coating was amazing. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. This is a definite keeper.
Mark Rusneac
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the dukkah coating added a nice touch of spice. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Reshonna Hampton
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook cauliflower, and this recipe definitely delivered. The dukkah coating was easy to make and added a delicious crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Robel Sk365
[email protected]This cauliflower dish was a hit at our dinner party! The crispy dukkah coating added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic fried cauliflower. Everyone raved about it.