Moroccan Fried Cauliflower
Cauliflower, with its versatile nature and health benefits, takes centre stage in this Moroccan appetizer. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fried cauliflower bites are a delicious treat with your favourite dip, a brilliant way to enjoy the health benefits and add a touch of flair to your meal when entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of chilli flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Separate the cauliflower into similar-sized florets, wash and part boil. Drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, garlic powder and chilli flakes.
- Whisk the eggs, then dip each cauliflower floret into the egg, and coat it in the flour mixture.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the cauliflower in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per batch.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the fried cauliflower hot, garnished with fresh herbs, lemon wedges and your favourite dip.