Simple Pan Fried Cauliflower Recipes

CRISPY PAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER FLORETS

Steps:

• Boil or steam the whole cauliflower (do not separate it into florets yet) to your desired doneness - I prefer mine fork-tender and boil it for 7-10 minutes. Rinse in cold water and allow to cool. Separate the cauliflower into florets, cut the larger florets in half.
• Prepare 2 small containers for the batter. In one, whisk together the eggs and milk. In the other, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper. If you want, add some spice with a pinch of cayenne or chipotle powder.
• Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg mixture (really mix it around in there), and then dip it into the flour mixture, making sure to coat each side in a light layer of flour. Set aside until ready to fry.
• Pan fry the battered cauliflower in batches: heat about 2-4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet, and make sure the oil thinly coats the bottom of the skillet. You might need more or less oil, depending on the size of the skillet. Place the cauliflower pieces flat-side down into the hot oil (if there is a flat side), and fry without disturbing them for about 3 minutes, or until the underside is a nice golden brown. I was able to get 8-10 pieces in a large skillet at a time without crowding the cauliflower.
• Use tongs to gently flip each cauliflower piece, and cook until the other side is nicely browned. The cauliflower florets are obviously not flat on each side, so try to cook each floret on at least three sides. The heat of the skillet will cook all the delicious batter that is inside the cauliflower floret.
• Set the cooked cauliflower florets on a paper towel while you finish cooking. Serve warm, and dip into a Greek Yogurt Sauce (see notes)

PAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Clean and dry the cauliflower really well.
• You are only going to use the cauliflower florets, cut them and put aside until needed.
• In a small bowl, add your eggs and then beat well, set aside until needed. In another small bowl add the flour, paprika and cayenne pepper. Mix well, and set it aside until needed.
• Now steam the cauliflower for about 10 minutes. You want them firm not soft. Remove from pot, drain and cool.
• Pour a half-inch of oil into a large frying pan and heat to medium.
• Now that the oil is ready, dip the cauliflower florets in the beaten egg and then into the flour before frying on all sides.
• Serve with dipping sauce of your choice. Enjoy!