Cauliflower With Nam Pla Minnow Recipe

Name: Cauliflower With Nam Pla Minnow
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nam Pla Minnow; 2 garlic cloves; 3 bird chili peppers (seeds removed); 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or regular sugar); 1/4 cup lime juice (minnow); 1/8 cup fish sauce (nam pla); Cauliflower; 1 cauliflower head (cut into florets); 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup panko; 2 tablespoons grape seed oil; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Nam Pla Minnow
2 garlic cloves
3 bird chili peppers (seeds removed)
1 tablespoon palm sugar (or regular sugar)
1/4 cup lime juice (minnow)
1/8 cup fish sauce (nam pla)
Cauliflower
1 cauliflower head (cut into florets)
1 egg, beaten
1 cup panko
2 tablespoons grape seed oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1
Drop cauliflower in boiling water for 30 seconds and remove. Drain and let cool.
2
Thinly coat the cauliflower with flour/black pepper, then through the beaten egg and dredge through the panko.
3
Heat the oil in a pan and brown the cauliflower--about 8 minutes (until browned and crispy). Remove and set aside.
4
For the sauce:
5
In a mortar, pound the birds eye chili, garlic and palm sugar, until a paste-like texture.
6
Add fish sauce and lime juice and dissolve the chili, garlic, sugar mixture.
7
Toss the cauliflower with the sauce.
8
Garnish with cilantro.

280

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nam Pla Minnow, 2 garlic cloves, 3 bird chili peppers (seeds removed), 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or regular sugar), and more.

Yes, Cauliflower With Nam Pla Minnow falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cauliflower With Nam Pla Minnow

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions