My sister-in-law Gaetanne made this appetizer for me the other day. I must admit, that I am not a fan of fried foods or cooked cauliflower, but this dish made me a believer.
The Farmer’s Market had fresh cauliflower for just a dollar, so I could not resist.
Take a whole head of cauliflower, dip it in batter and fry it to make a scrumptious appetizer…..Deep Fried Cauliflower!
I don’t own a deep fryer, but a deep frying pan is all you need. Fry it on one side and then turn it over for the other side. An easy and tasty recipe.
Deep Fried Cauliflower
Print recipe| Serves | 20 - 24 pieces |
| Inspiration | Gaetanne |
Ingredients
- 1 Whole fresh cauliflower
- 1 1/2 Cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Batter
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 Tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Large egg
Directions
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Wash cauliflower. Break or cut into flowerets.  | |
| Batter | |
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Mix together the flour, cornmeal and salt. Mix together the egg and half of the milk. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir. Gradually add the rest of the milk, until the mixture is the consistency of gruel.  | |
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Dip each piece of cauliflower into the batter and set aside.  | |
| Heat the oil in a deep frying pan (if using a deep fryer, you will need to use more oil). Heat the oil to 365 deg F (180 C) or until bubbles start to form. Drop the cauliflower into the oil, in batches. Turn the cauliflower as it starts to cook and turns a golden brown. Drain on a paper towel. | |
| Serve warm as an appetizer. | |