Fried Cauliflower with Lemon

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    12 mins

  • Total Time

    32 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    194 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Israeli

Fried Cauliflower with Lemon

This Fried Cauliflower with Lemon is so flavorful and we just love the crunchy outside and the soft cauliflower on the inside. This is perfect for Hanukkah or really any time of the year. So flavorful, and just so delicious!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 large cauliflower cored and cut into 1" florets.
  • kosher salt
  • canola oil or vegetable, for frying
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Turmeric ground
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper plus more, to taste
  • 2 tablespoon lemon plus lemon wedges for serving, zest
  • 4 egg
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, for garnish, fresh
  • sea salt for finishing, optional, coarse

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add cauliflower and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to an ice bath, then drain and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the cauliflower all over with salt.
  4. Heat 2" oil in a large saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 350°F, or when a small piece of bread turns golden in the oil after about 1 minute.
  5. In a large bowl, mix the flour, turmeric, cayenne, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs.
  7. Working in batches, dredge the cauliflower in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess, then into the eggs, shaking off excess, and then back into the flour for another dredging.
  8. Fry, flipping as needed, until golden and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  9. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
  10. Place on a platter, sprinkle parsley on top, and a little coarse sea salt (if using). Serve at once with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

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  • We recommend using freshly cut cauliflower, however, if using frozen, make sure it is fully thawed and then completely dried. 
  • These are definitely best served piping hot, soon after being fried. For this particular dish, we don't recommend oven-baking in place of frying. Don't squeeze the fresh lemon juice on the fried cauliflower until just before serving, or, let guests squeeze the lemon wedge on their own. 
  • Leftovers will keep for a day or so but they will lose their crunch. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 473mg (20%) Potassium 507mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 337IU (7%) Vitamin C 71mg (79%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 473mg 20%
Potassium 507mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 337IU 7%
Vitamin C 71mg 79%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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