Cauliflower That Tastes Like French Fries Recipes

FRENCH FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• 1. Dip cauliflower into eggs; coat with cracker crumbs. Pour oil into a 1/2 inch depth heavy skillet; ( I use a cast iron and it gives a great crunch) heat oil to 375F. Fry cauliflower 3 to 5 minutes or until golen brown; drain on paper towls.

BAKED CAULIFLOWER FRIES

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into medium-sized florets and process in batches in a food processor. For each batch, pulse until pieces break down and continue processing until texture resembles rice grains. Transfer to a large pot. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until mixture is wet and soft, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat if it begins to brown. Remove from heat and allow cauliflower to cool.
• Transfer cauliflower in batches to a clean cotton towel. Bring up sides, twist towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. For this recipe, you should have about 3 1/2 cups cooked, squeezed-dry cauliflower.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large rectangular baking dish with parchment paper, allowing ends to extend up over the sides for easy lifting. Lightly brush parchment with olive oil.
• Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add crushed garlic, oregano, pepper, and cayenne pepper; whisk together. Transfer cauliflower to mixing bowl. Add shredded Cheddar cheese and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Tamp down and smooth out evenly.
• Bake in preheated oven until deeply golden brown, about 1 hour. Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, 3 or 4 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat; lightly oil the mat.
• Lift cauliflower out of pan. Slice in half lengthwise; slice each half crosswise into thin "fries," about 1 inch wide. Arrange fries on the mat so they do not touch; brush lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with a dusting of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until deeply browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

CAULIFLOWER THAT TASTES LIKE FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Trim and wash the cauliflower and then cut it into slices about 1/4 inch thick.
• There will be lots of small pieces and several large lacy slices.
• In a large bowl, mix the cauliflower with the oil, salt and pepper.
• Spread the cauliflower evenly onto baking trays and put in the oven.
• Stir after about 10 minutes to get the pieces on the edge of the pan into the middle and vice versa.
• Stir again every 5-10 minutes until it is done, after about 20 minutes.
• How much you brown the cauliflower is up to you.

FRENCH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH THYME

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400°F.
• Mix cauliflower, onions, and garlic together in a large roasting pan.
• Drizzle the vegetables with the oil, season them with the pepper and thyme, and toss gently to coat.
• Roast the vegetables uncovered for 20-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown. If you like, squeeze a little lemon juice over when serving. The smaller you chop the cauliflower, the less time it takes to bake. I love the crunchy brown bits, that's why I chop it all up so small! Enjoy!