Description
Crispy cauliflower fritters from Mediterranean kitchens bring golden, herb-infused delights to dinner tables. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make these irresistible bites perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Fritters
Main Ingredients:
- 1 small cauliflower, chopped into small florets (350 grams or 12.3 ounces)
- 1 medium egg
- 60 grams (1/2 cup) plain (all-purpose) flour
- 50 grams (1/2 cup) grated parmesan cheese (use Italian-style vegetarian hard cheese for vegetarian version)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- Small bunch chives, chopped
Cooking Ingredient:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Serving Suggestion:
- Tzatziki
- A few sprigs of fresh dill
Instructions
- Prepare cauliflower by steaming or boiling florets for 6 minutes until tender, then drain completely to remove excess moisture.
- Transfer cooked cauliflower to a mixing bowl and gently crush with a potato masher, creating a textured, gravel-like consistency without completely mashing.
- Create fritter mixture by incorporating salt, pepper, lemon zest, parsley, chives, flour, garlic, parmesan, and egg with the crushed cauliflower, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into 8-10 fritters by scooping a heaped tablespoon, rolling into a ball, then flattening into a patty on a clean plate.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (approximately 350°F), frying fritters in two batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Keep first batch warm in a low oven (200°F) while cooking the second batch to maintain temperature and crispiness.
- Plate the fritters and garnish with a dollop of tzatziki and a fresh dill sprig, serving additional tzatziki on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Drain cauliflower completely after steaming to prevent soggy fritters that fall apart during cooking.
- Texture Trick: Lightly crush cauliflower, keeping some texture for a more interesting bite and preventing mushy results.
- Binding Boost: Add an extra egg or tablespoon of flour if the mixture seems too loose, ensuring fritters hold together perfectly.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour for celiac-friendly version or use almond flour for lower-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg