Karnabeet Makly Deep Fried Cauliflower Recipes

GRANDMA NICKIE'S DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat frying oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Toss cauliflower florets with salt in a bowl. Stir egg and vegetable oil together in a bowl; whisk flour and milk into egg mixture until batter is smooth. Working in batches, drop several pieces of cauliflower into batter and stir to coat.
• Working in batches, fry battered cauliflower pieces in preheated oil until they rise to the top of the oil and float, 2 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn pieces over and continue frying until golden brown, about 2 minutes more.

KARNABEET MAKLY (DEEP-FRIED CAULIFLOWER)

Steps:

• Cut away the thick stem at the base of the cauliflower and remove the green leaves.
• Break the florets off the center core and cut the core into 1" cubes.
• Wash the florets and cubes under cold running water.
• In a 3 to 4 quart enameled or stainless steel saucepan, bring 1 quart of water and the salt to a boil over high heat.
• Drop in the cauliflower and cook briskly, uncovered, for 10 minutes, or until the pieces are tender but still somewhat resistant to the point of a small, sharp knife.
• Drain in a sieve or colander.
• In a heavy 10" to 12" skillet with a deep frying thermometer, or in an electric skillet, heat 1" or 2" of oil until it reaches a temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Pat the cauliflower completely dry with paper towels.
• Fry a dozen or so pieces at a time in the hot oil for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides.
• As they brown, remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Serve hot or at room temperature covered with taratoor.

DEEP FRIED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oil in large, thick bottom pot or fryer, on medium-high heat.
• Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl, add liquids, and carefully stir together.
• Dip veggies into batter and drop into hot oil, cooking until golden brown.
• Remove and allow to drain over paper towel-covered plate, then serve while hot.
• The Fat content under Nutritional attributes will be falsely high, as most of the oil drains away, and is not consumed.

BATTER DIPPED DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat fryer oil to 375.
• Place the beaten eggs, milk and salt in a shallow bowl (or a large baggie).
• In a separate shallow bowl (or another large baggie), mix together flour, cheese, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, paprika, cayenne, and pepper.
• Place flowerets into egg mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.
• Remove and place into flour mixture and toss (or shake baggie) to coat well.
• Fry in batches for 4 - 6 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and lightly salt.
• *Serve w/ dipping sauces such as marinara, ranch or blue cheese.

DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• wash and cut caulilflower into flowerettes and set aside.
• combine bisquick (or Pan cake mix) with water in small bowl.
• Add caulilflower to batter and evenly coat.
• Add to oil at 350 degrees.
• Cook unitil golden brown.
• Serve with ranch dressing as dip.

ITALIAN DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Soak the cauliflower in a bowl of salted water. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg. Season and beat in the flour. The mixture will be very thick. Add the wine. If necessary add more to make a fairly runny batter. Cover and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
• Steam or boil the cauliflower until just tender, do no overcook. Cut it into small florets when cool.
• Heat the oil until a small piece of bread sizzles as soon as it is dropped inches (About 360° F) Dip each cauliflower piece into the batter before deep frying until golden brown.
• Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve warm.

FRENCH FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Use a deep pan or a regular fryer.
• Heat oil until you think it is hot enough. You can check with a cube of bread.
• Drain the cauliflower and let cool.
• Mix together in a bowl the Bisquick, pesto, Italian seasoning, pepper and cheese.
• Dip the cauliflower pieces into the egg and then coat with the batter.
• Fry until golden brown.
• As soon as you remove it from the fat, sprinkle it with more cheese.

FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Wash the flowerettes. Dry thoroughly.
• Heat oil to medium high.
• Carefully put the cauliflower into the oil.
• Fry until deep golden brown, turning as needed.
• Using s straining spoon, remove from oil.
• Salt to taste.