Fried Cauliflower With Caper Aioli Recipe

Name: Fried Cauliflower With Caper Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not that bottled stuff!); 1 tablespoon capers, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; salt; fresh ground black pepper; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; extra virgin olive oil (for frying); soy flour, for dusting; 1 large head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets; 3 eggs, beaten

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not that bottled stuff!)
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
soy flour, for dusting
1 large head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets
3 eggs, beaten

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AIOLI:
2
To make the aioli, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, capers, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, and stir well to combine.
3
Set aside.
4
CAULIFLOWER:
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In a medium saucepan, heat enough Extra Virgin Olive Oil to measure a depth of 2 inches to 350u00b0 F.
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Put the soy flour, sprinkled with crushed red pepper flakes, if using, in a medium bowl and add a handful or two of the cauliflower florets.
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Toss to dust the cauliflower, then transfer to a sieve set over the bowl of soy flour.
8
Shake off excess, letting it fall into the bowl.
9
Dip the pieces in the beaten egg, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
10
Transfer to paper towels to drain, and keep warm while you fry the remaining pieces.
11
When you take the cauliflower out after frying, season it with salt and pepper and serve immediately with the aioli for dipping.

560

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (not that bottled stuff!), 1 tablespoon capers, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Fried Cauliflower With Caper Aioli 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.

Fried Cauliflower With Caper Aioli

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