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.

434

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* 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.

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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.

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Fried Cauliflower with Tangy Dipping Sauce

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