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Golden Crispy Cauliflower with dipping sauce

Vegan Crispy Fried Cauliflower

Golden, crunchy, and perfectly seasoned, this vegan crispy fried cauliflower is an irresistible appetizer or snack. Coated in a light, flavorful batter and fried until crisp, these bite-sized florets are served with a dipping sauce for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

For Cauliflower
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 medium head cauliflower - cut into florets
  • salt - to taste
For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley - finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro - finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill - finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves - minced
  • salt - to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • tbsp yellow mustard - sauce
  • water - about 3/4 to 1 cup
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

Boil the Cauliflower
  1. In a large pot, bring 5 cups of water to a boil, then add the cumin.
  2. Slide the cauliflower floret into the water and add salt.
  3. Let it boil for 5 minutes.
  4. Drain and set them aside.
Prepare the Batter
  1. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, parsley, cilantro, dill, minced garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, turmeric, and yellow mustard.
  2. Gradually add water and mix until you have a smooth batter (a little thicker than pancake batter).
Coat the Cauliflower & Fry Until Crispy
  1. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, letting excess drip off.
  3. Fry the coated cauliflower in batches for 3–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve
  1. Serve hot with your favorite sauce ( tahini, mustard, buffalo).

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