Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Bites:
1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
3 eggs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the sauce:
2 cups plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves grated
1 small bunch of fresh dill chopped
salt to taste
Instructions
Make the sauce:
- In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, dill, garlic, and salt to taste. Mix well and refrigerate while you prepare the cauliflower bites.
Prepare the cauliflower:
- Break the cauliflower into florets. Heat a pot of water until it boils.
- Add the cauliflower and cook until slightly tender.
- Note: Do not overcook the cauliflower.
Fry the cauliflower bites:
- Heat a deep pan with your choice of fat (vegetable oil or lard) to about 165°C.
- In shallow dishes prepare the flour and cornmeal.
- In a deep dish, beat the eggs.
- In the dish with the flour, add the spices and salt to taste.
- Roll each cauliflower floret first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the cornmeal.
- Fry on each side for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Arrange on a pretty plate and serve warm. Sprinkle with fresh dill and serve with the yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers