Best Cauliflower Fritters Recipes

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CURRIED CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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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

1 cauliflower
Flour, for dusting
Vegetable oil
1 small piece potato, peeled, optional
A small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked
Sea salt
1 lemon
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
2 to 3 dried red chiles
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 3/4 cups self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 cups cold beer
Sea salt

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



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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

½ small head cauliflower, broken into florets
3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

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 CHEDDAR FRITTERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

3 cups cauliflower, chopped
2 cups water
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg
½ cup flour
¼ cup green onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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 FRITTERS



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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

1 large cauliflower, chopped
1 egg
salt and pepper
flour
vegetable oil or canola oil

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



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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

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon melted butter
1 cup chopped raw cauliflower
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion

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.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH BLUE CHEESE FRITTERS



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Sometimes an idea for a recipe pops into my head and even before I make it, I have a pretty good idea on what the results will be like. To say I was happy with the results would be a serious understatement. Soup is comforting, soothing, soul-warming - not something that chefs normally day-dream about. This soup was a different story. It may be the single greatest soup I have every made.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

¼ cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch salt
¼ cup flour
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
salt to taste
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 cups water
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or more to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
2 ounces cold firm blue cheese, crumbled
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Stir 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons butter, and salt together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and whisk flour into butter mixture until a paste-like dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer dough to a bowl to cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk egg into cooled dough until completely incorporated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt in hot butter until onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cauliflower, 2 cups water, and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Puree soup using an immersion/stick blender until smooth. Stir cream, nutmeg, cayenne, and a pinch of salt into soup. Reduce heat to low to keep soup warm while making the fritters.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fold crumbled blue cheese into chilled fritter batter until cheese is coated with dough. Spoon dough into a teaspoon and transfer to a second teaspoon to form a fritter. Drop fritters into oil and cook in the preheated oil until the outside is golden brown and cheese is melted on the inside, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and top with fritters and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 694.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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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

½ pound broccoli, cut into florets
½ pound cauliflower, cut into florets
1 ¾ cups almond flour
2 eggs, beaten
½ onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons coconut oil
ground black pepper to taste
coarse sea salt to taste

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



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 36m

Yield Varies (about 24 to 30 pieces)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons canola oil, plus 6 cups for frying
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 1/2 (12-ounce) bottles beer
1 large head cauliflower, stem removed, broken into bite-size pieces, washed and thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, washed and dried

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.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS (JAMIE OLIVER'S RECIPE)



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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

1 head cauliflower
flour, for dusting
vegetable oil
1 small potato, peeled (optional)
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked
sea salt
1 lemon
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
2 -3 dried red chilies (less if it seems to be too hot, you can always add)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 3/4 cups self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 cups cold beer
sea salt

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

VEGETARIAN CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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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

1 (2 lb) fresh cauliflower (broken into about 1-1/2-inch pieces)
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons minced onions, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon lousianna hot sauce (or Tabasco to taste)
1 tablespoon flour (might need a tablespoon more to hold together)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika (or to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
oil (for frying)

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

CAULIFLOWER & CHEESE FRITTERS WITH WARM PEPPER RELISH



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Crispy vegetable fritters with tangy dip that everyone will love - perfect as a summer BBQ side

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Side dish, Supper

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cauliflower - you need 350g/12oz
100 g/ 4 oz plain flour
4 eggs , beaten
100 g/ 4 oz feta cheese , roughly crumbled into small chunks
125g ball mozzarella , torn into small pieces
zest 1 lemon , plus wedges to serve
small bunch flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
olive oil , for frying
1 onion , chopped
2 red peppers , chopped
small chunk ginger , finely grated
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 red chilli , chopped (leave the seeds in)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp yellow mustard seed
250 g/ 9 oz tomatoes , roughly chopped if large, left whole if cherry
50 g/ 2 oz soft light brown sugar
50 ml/ 2 fl oz red wine vinegar
2 tbsp sultana

Steps:

  • For the relish, soften the onion, peppers, ginger, garlic and chilli in the oil in a large saucepan. Once softened, add the mustard seeds, tomatoes, sugar and vinegar. Cover and simmer for 30 mins, then uncover and simmer for 10 mins more until soft and sticky rather than too saucy. Turn off the heat and stir in the sultanas. This relish will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month.
  • Boil a large saucepan of water. Quarter the cauliflower and cut away most of the central large stalk. Weigh 350g cauliflower for the recipe and put the rest in the fridge to use another time. Very roughly chop the cauliflower - you should end up with a mix of small florets and some finer bits. Once the water is boiling, add all the cauliflower, cover and cook for 3 mins exactly. Immediately drain, then tip everything back into the saucepan and put back over a low heat, to dry out for a few mins.
  • Put the flour into a large bowl with plenty of seasoning and gradually whisk in the eggs to make a smooth batter. Stir in the cheeses, lemon zest and most of the parsley, then gently stir in all of the cauliflower.
  • Pop your oven on low so you can keep the fritters warm while you cook in batches. Place an old sturdy oven tray (anything flimsy might buckle) or a sturdy frying pan or griddle straight onto the barbecue. Wipe with some olive oil, then spoon on some mixture to make roughly 10-12cm round fritters. Fry for 3-5 mins until golden underneath and the batter just looks set on the top, then use a fish slice to flip the fritters over and press down with the back of the slice to squash any big cauliflower bits and flatten the bottoms a bit. Cook again for 3-5 mins until golden, then transfer to a parchment-lined tray and keep warm in the oven while you cook the rest.
  • To serve, warm up the relish slightly, scatter the fritters with remaining parsley and add some lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.01 milligram of sodium

CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR FRITTERS (PANCAKES) RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by Lsweetnell

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head cauliflower (or a 16 oz bag of frozen cauliflower)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, diced finely
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
3 large eggs
2 tbs flour
2 tbsp softened butter
1 cup bread crumbs (panko or italian, I used panko)
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (more of less to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic and onion powder
olive or canola oil

Steps:

  • Cut cauliflower into florets and cook in boiling water until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, then process the cauliflower in the food processor until it become the texture of rice. This can also be done using a knife. Combine the minced cauliflower, cheeses, eggs, butter, flour, onions and breadcrumbs, and seasoning. Heat skillet to medium/high heat. Coat with oil (about ½ inch) Form cauliflower mixture into patties about 3 inches across. Cook until golden brown & set, about 3-4 minutes per side. Enjoy with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce! The nutr

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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Make and share this Broccoli-Cauliflower Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 42m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb fresh broccoli florets
1/2 lb fresh cauliflower floret
2 cups boiling water
2 large eggs, beaten
1 small onion, diced
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup self-rising flour
salt and pepper
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Add water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add broccoli and cauliflower florets and cook 10-12 minutes or until very tender; drain.
  • Transfer florets to a large bowl.
  • Mash florets with a fork or potato masher (doesn't have to be a completely smooth consistancy, I leave in a few clumps of vegetables) Add in eggs, onion, pecans, flour, and salt and pepper to taste; stir to mix well.
  • In an electric skillet, pour oil to a depth of 1/4 inch; heat to 350 degrees.
  • Drop vegetable mixture by tablespoonfuls into the oil.
  • Cook in batches for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until they become lightly browned.
  • Transfer to a papertowel lined plate to drain; keep warm.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 179.2, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6

CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS WITH HERBY DIPPING SAUCE



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This help-yourself veggie starter of tempura-like lightly battered cauliflower is also good as a nibble with drinks

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Starter

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large cauliflower , cut into small florets
sunflower oil , for deep-frying
85g plain flour
1 tbsp cornflour
125ml sparkling water
½ tsp coriander seeds , ground
1 large bunch of flat-leaf parsley , finely chopped
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
zest and juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp small capers
3 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk batter ingredients together, then let it rest while you make the dipping sauce. Mix sauce ingredients together and set aside. Cook cauliflower in boiling salted water for 2 mins, then drain and refresh with cold water.
  • Heat about 10cm depth vegetable oil in a high-sided pan. Once oil is hot, test with a small bit of bread - if it turns golden in 30 secs, it's ready.
  • Dip the dry cauliflower into batter, shake off any excess and place in the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden, about 3 mins, then remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper. To keep warm, keep the florets in a low oven. Once all the cauliflower is fried, season with sea salt and serve with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.06 milligram of sodium

BROCCOLI OR CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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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

1 c chopped broccoli or cauliflower - i combine the 2 sometimes
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 - 1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 c milk
1 1/2 tsp melted butter
1/2 c minced sweet onion
1 c fresh shredded cheddar cheese

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!

SPICY CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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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

320 g cauliflower, trimmed
120 g plain flour
3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped, plus some tender leaves to finish
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 shallots, finely chopped
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 pinches salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
500 ml extra virgin olive oil

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.

EM SHAAT (MIDDLE EASTERN CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS)



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A spicy fritter full of taste. Great as a side dish, or in between pita bread as a sandwich like my husband likes it. Leftovers can be refrigerator and eaten cold. *these measurements are approximate, I'm not good at keeping measurements*

Provided by chef FIFI

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 -8 cauliflower florets
2 garlic cloves
1 -2 serrano pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley (fine)
1 egg
3 tablespoons flour (approximately)
1/2 cup milk, approximately
salt
corn oil (for frying)
lemon (optional)

Steps:

  • Boil cauliflower until tender but not mushy.
  • Once cauliflower is done drain, put in a large bowl.
  • Separate the floret, keep it somewhat chunky. So cut it into half or fourths.
  • Meanwhile chop garlic and hot pepper together in a mortar or food processor well.
  • Add hot pepper,garlic,chopped parsley,1 beaten egg,flour,milk, and salt to taste.
  • Batter should be thin, a tiny bit thinner than pancake batter.
  • If batter is too thick, add a bit water. If batter is too thin, add more flour.
  • Mix well together with a spoon.
  • Meanwhile let oil get hot enough to fry.
  • You can make the fritters large or small.
  • Add mixture to oil with a tablespoon.
  • Two tablespoon full of mixture will make a large fritter.
  • Let fry until golden.
  • Squeeze lemon on top (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 40.9, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.8

DAIRY-FREE CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



Dairy-Free Cauliflower Fritters image

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

1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 onion
7 sprigs fresh parsley
5 cloves garlic
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup olive oil
4 eggs

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



Lightly Spiced Cauliflower Fritters With Yoghurt-Chermoula Dip image

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

14 ounces cauliflower florets (400 g, cauli broken in florets)
1 onion, small, finely chopped (150 ml)
1/3 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley (100 ml)
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or more, to taste)
1/3 cup cornflour (slightly more, as it comes to 100 ml)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons flaky sea salt
3 eggs, largest size
water (see directions)
oil (for frying, I use a mixture of canola and olive)
3/4 cup yoghurt, Greek style
3 tablespoons chermoula, paste (or try harissa, but slightly less)
1 teaspoon salt

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

PASSOVER CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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A nice change for Passover, reminiscent of Hanukkah latkes. Flour can be easily substituted for the matzah for non-Passover use. Servings and cook time are hard to determine...I've indicated an approximate amount of time for each.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Healthy

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small cauliflower
1/2 cup matzo meal
2 eggs (beaten)
salt
pepper
oil (for pan)

Steps:

  • Boil cauliflower till soft.
  • Drain and mash.
  • Mix together mashed cauliflower, matzah meal, eggs and seasonings.
  • Heat some oil in a frying pan.
  • Drop by tablespoons into the frying pan.
  • Cook on both sides until nicely browned.
  • Remove from pan, drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.7, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 11.8, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1.2

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