Fried Cauliflower
Fried Cauliflower is a dish that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat. This…
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Shallow bowl
- Paper Towels
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- vegetable oil
- 1/2 cupall-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
- 3/4 cupwater
- 1 headcauliflower chopped
- 1/2 cupsweet chili sauce
- 1/2 cupsugar
- 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together ½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Gradually whisk in ¾ cup water until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Pat the chopped cauliflower florets dry with paper towels.
- Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add some florets to the batter and toss to coat each piece evenly.
- Carefully add the coated florets to the hot oil and fry, turning as needed, until golden brown on all sides. Transfer fried florets to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Repeat coating and frying with the remaining florets.
- In a large skillet, combine ½ cup sweet chili sauce, ½ cup sugar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar. Heat over medium, stirring, until the sauce is warmed through and the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add the fried cauliflower to the skillet and toss in the sauce until all pieces are evenly coated and heated through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Rinse the cauliflower well before using; some people like to soak the head of cauliflower in salt water for 20 minutes before rinsing and chopping.
We prefer the crispness of fresh cauliflower, but frozen cauliflower florets can be used.
You only need about ¼ inch of oil in the pan, and adjust the heat setting as needed so they fry up cooked through and golden brown.
We love the sweet chili sauce coating, but other sauces like Buffalo Hot Sauce,BBQ Sauce, orTeriyaki Saucecan be used, or leave them uncoated and dip them inChipotle Ranch,Artichoke Dip, orVelveeta Spinach Dip.
We prefer the crispness of fresh cauliflower, but frozen cauliflower florets can be used.
You only need about ¼ inch of oil in the pan, and adjust the heat setting as needed so they fry up cooked through and golden brown.
We love the sweet chili sauce coating, but other sauces like Buffalo Hot Sauce,BBQ Sauce, orTeriyaki Saucecan be used, or leave them uncoated and dip them inChipotle Ranch,Artichoke Dip, orVelveeta Spinach Dip.