The battered cauliflower is a tasty appetizer, in which cauliflower florets are wrapped in a soft yeast-free batter that makes them crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. If you’ve tried the battered zucchini flowers, then you shouldn’t miss this version, prepared with cauliflower divided into florets and fried. The recipe is very simple and quick to prepare and doesn’t even require the cauliflower florets to be blanched. They are immediately dipped in the batter prepared without yeast, with flour, sparkling water, and egg.
A tasty and easy recipe to prepare that can also become a great way to get the little ones at home to eat vegetables. Now, follow me into the kitchen because the battered cauliflower without yeast will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
- Energy 308.39 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 39.28 (g) of which sugars 0.93 (g)
- Proteins 8.04 (g)
- Fat 14.26 (g) of which saturated 2.35 (g)of which unsaturated 11.13 (g)
- Fibers 1.21 (g)
- Sodium 806.40 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 190 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 0.75 cup sparkling water
- salt (to taste)
- vegetable oil (as needed for frying)
Tools
- Frying pan
- Bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Hand whisk
- Plate
- Paper towels
Steps
First, prepare the batter. Put the flour in a bowl with the sparkling water, egg, and salt and mix with a hand whisk until you get a lump-free batter. Then cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, clean the cauliflower and divide it into florets. Rinse them very well under water and drain them. Heat plenty of oil in a frying pan. Now take the batter and dip the cauliflower florets, coating them on all sides. With the help of two forks, shake off the excess batter and plunge the cauliflower into the hot oil. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes, turning them, or until they are golden brown on the surface.
As soon as the cauliflower fritters are cooked, drain them on paper towels and serve.
Variations and Tips for Battered Cauliflower
Cauliflower fritters are best consumed immediately after cooking to retain their crispness.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for Battered Cauliflower
What can I substitute for cauliflower?
You can use broccoli, squash, mushrooms, or other seasonal vegetables.
