FRIED CAULIFLOWER

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Tender bits of cauliflower are battered and deep-fried. Great for appetizers.

Provided by MARY A. PUTMAN

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Fried

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 egg
2 teaspoons milk
1 cup cracker crumbs
4 cups oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower into a pan of lightly salted boiling water. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, drain and cool.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk with a fork. Place cracker crumbs in a shallow dish. Dip cauliflower in the egg mixture then roll in cracker crumbs.
  • Fry coated cauliflower in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 286.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

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