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

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