FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH CAPER AIOLI

Fried Cauliflower With Caper Aioli image

Provided by Manami

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not that bottled stuff!)
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
soy flour, for dusting
1 large head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

AIOLI:.
To make the aioli, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, capers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, and stir well to combine.
Set aside.
CAULIFLOWER:.
In a medium saucepan, heat enough Extra Virgin Olive Oil to measure a depth of 2 inches to 350º F.
Put the soy flour, sprinkled with crushed red pepper flakes, if using, in a medium bowl and add a handful or two of the cauliflower florets.
Toss to dust the cauliflower, then transfer to a sieve set over the bowl of soy flour.
Shake off excess, letting it fall into the bowl.
Dip the pieces in the beaten egg, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
Transfer to paper towels to drain, and keep warm while you fry the remaining pieces.
When you take the cauliflower out after frying, season it with salt and pepper and serve immediately with the aioli for dipping.