Description
Mediterranean Cauliflower Comfort Fritters emerge as a delightful culinary experience blending crispy textures with rich herb-infused flavors. Crisp golden edges and fragrant spices invite diners to savor each delectable bite from this simple yet sophisticated dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) cauliflower florets
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) baking powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying (as needed)
Instructions
- Preparation: Pulse cauliflower in food processor until finely crumbled, creating a uniform base for the fritters.
- Mixing: Blend cauliflower crumbles with eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, combining ingredients until a smooth, consistent batter forms.
- Consistency Adjustment: Fine-tune batter texture by adding flour or water to achieve optimal binding and forming potential.
- Shaping: Mold compact patties using an ice-cream scoop, maintaining uniform thickness and size for even cooking.
- Cooking: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium temperature, carefully placing fritters to develop a golden-brown crust that seals in moisture and creates a crisp exterior.
- Finishing: Fry each side until achieving a rich amber color, approximately two minutes per side, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serving: Plate warm fritters accompanied by sour cream or preferred dipping sauce, garnishing with fresh herbs to enhance visual appeal and flavor profile.
Culinary Notes:
Experiment with herbs, spices, or cheese to customize the fritters.
Maintain consistent oil temperature to ensure perfect golden-brown results.
Notes
- Master Cauliflower Texture: Use food processor to create fine, uniform crumbles ensuring consistent fritter structure and smooth mixing.
- Perfect Moisture Balance: Adjust flour or water quantity to achieve ideal binding consistency, preventing fritters from falling apart during cooking.
- Uniform Cooking Technique: Use ice-cream scoop for consistent patty size, guaranteeing even golden-brown exterior and thorough interior cooking.
- Temperature Control Matters: Maintain medium heat and monitor oil temperature closely to achieve crispy, non-greasy fritters without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg