FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH TAHINI SAUCE
This is a different way to offer cauliflower as an appetizer or with the main meal. The combination of the lightly fried florets with the tangy tahini sauce is delicious. The cauliflower can be fried early in the day. Refrigerate loosely covered until needed. Reheat at 400° for 5-7 minutes. Serve as directed. The tahini sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Recipe courtesy Classic Lebanese Cuisine.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Cauliflower
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- *** TO PREPARE THE CAULIFLOWER ***.
- Place a large pot with 8 cups water and the salt over high heat. Cover and bring to a rolling boil. Meanwhile, remove all the leaves from around the stem of the cauliflower. Cut the florets off the central stem into 2- 3-inch pieces, keeping them consistent in size.
- Place the florets in the boiling water. Return the water to a rolling boil and cook uncovered, stirring a couple of times, for 5 minutes. Drain, then evenly spread the florets over a flat tray and cool for 30 minutes uncovered. The steamed florets must cool prior to frying or they will fall apart.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to 375°, using a candy/fry thermometer for accuracy. The oil should be about 1 1/2" deep. Fry 4 to 5 florets at a time until golden brown and the edges are crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined dish. Make sure the temperature of the oil remains at 375° so that the florets fry evenly. Fry the remaining pieces of cauliflower. If you prefer, you can serve the cauliflower steamed.
- *** TO PREPARE THE TAHINI SAUCE ***.
- In a small bowl, mash the garlic and salt to a pulp using a pestle. Add the tahini, lemon juice and water. Whisk until smooth and creamy; the consistency will be like pancake batter.
- Use a spoon to mix in the parsley. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Tahini sauce may thicken once refrigerated. Thin it with lemon juice or water.
- TO SERVE *** Place the tahini sauce in a small bowl in the center of the platter. Arrange the warm or room-temperature cauliflower around the tahini.
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Nurul Alam
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Gultaj Khan
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but I liked the texture of the cauliflower. I'll try adding more spices next time.
abdlla ali
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but this recipe changed my mind. The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nayebare Mackline
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was creamy and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Faarax Akshey
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The cauliflower was perfectly cooked and the tahini sauce was a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.
Glory Lawrence
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I liked the combination of flavors. I'll try using less chili powder next time.
Rehema Dadu
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and always looking for new ways to cook cauliflower. This recipe was a great find! The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Washam Fatima
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The cauliflower was mushy and the tahini sauce was grainy. I don't recommend this recipe.
Samie Johnson
[email protected]The cauliflower was a bit bland for my taste, but the tahini sauce was really good. I'll try adding more spices to the cauliflower next time.
Mohammad soheil Ahmadi
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The cauliflower was crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
ZUBAIR NUMBERDAR
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of cauliflower, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spices and the tahini sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Joseph Nathan
[email protected]This cauliflower dish was a hit at my dinner party! The tahini sauce was incredibly creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I'll definitely be making this again.