Fried Cauliflower with Tangy Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Fried Cauliflower with Tangy Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 to 2 Thai chiles, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups cornstarch; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Salt; 12 ounces pale lager; 1 large egg white; Canola oil, for frying; 1 head of cauliflowerhalved, cored and cut into 1-inch florets; 2 tablespoons chopped mint; 2 tablespoons very thinly sliced jalapeno

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 2 Thai chiles, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon baking powder
Salt
12 ounces pale lager
1 large egg white
Canola oil, for frying
1 head of cauliflowerhalved, cored and cut into 1-inch florets
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons very thinly sliced jalapeno

1
In a small bowl, whisk the fish sauce with the lime juice, sugar, garlic, Thai chile and 3 tablespoons of water until the sugar dissolves.
2
In a large bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the flour, cayenne, baking powder and 2 teaspoons of salt.
3
Whisk in the beer.
4
In a medium bowl, beat the egg white until stiff peaks form.
5
Using a rubber spatula, fold the beaten egg white into the batter.
6
In a large saucepan, heat 2 inches of canola oil over moderately high heat until it registers 350 on a deep-fry thermometer.
7
Set a rack on a baking sheet.
8
Working in 3 batches, dip the cauliflower florets in the batter and fry until golden, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
9
Transfer the cauliflower to the rack to drain.
10
In a large serving bowl, toss the fried cauliflower with the mint, jalapeno and a pinch of salt.
11
Serve right away, with the dipping sauce on the side.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Fried Cauliflower with Tangy Dipping Sauce 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 Tangy Dipping Sauce

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