Dairy Free Cauliflower Fritters Food

DAIRY-FREE CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS

Steps:

• Parboil the cauliflower not more than 10 minutes; it should still be firm. Set it aside to cool.
• In a food processor, finely chop the onion and parsley together. Drain well. Crush garlic with a mortar and pestle, or with the bottom of a drinking glass.
• While onion mixture is draining, combine the flour, salt, pepper, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the dry yeast over the flour. Combine the crushed garlic with the warm water, then pour the mixture over the flour. Mix well, cover, and set the dough aside for 10 minutes to allow it time to rise.
• Combine vegetable oil with olive oil and begin heating in a large saucepan (oil should be 1/2 inch deep). Bring to a temperature of 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Beat the eggs until they are frothy and light. Quickly fold them into the dough, then add the cauliflower, onions, and parsley. If the consistency of batter is too runny, add flour; if too thick, add water. The consistency should be similar to thick pancake batter -- not too runny and not too thick.
• Gently slide a spoonful of the batter into the oil, and spread it out flat. Cook 3 to 4 patties at a time over a medium-high heat, turning until they are golden brown. Remove the patties with a slotted spoon, and let them drain on paper towels.

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS {WHOLE30, PALEO, GF, DF}

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a rack in the top third of the oven.
• Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles a rice texture (see notes below if you don't have a food processor).
• Combine cauliflower, egg, parsley, nutritional yeast, spices, and 1/2 cup of flour in a bowl and mix to combine.
• Add additional flour 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture comes together and you can form a ball with the mixture.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Make balls with the mixture and place them on the baking sheet. Gently press down with your hand or the bottom of a drinking glass to flatten into patties.
• Spray patties heavily with olive oil cooking spray.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Flip and bake for an additional 7.

SPICY CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS

Steps:

• Trim cauliflower into small florets to give desired total weight. Add to a pot of salted boiling water and simmer for 15 minutes or until very soft.
• As it is cooking, whisk the remaining ingredients, except olive oil and parsley leaves, in a bowl to make a homogenous batter.
• When cooked, drain cauliflower and set aside. Add warm cauliflower to batter and mix briskly to break it down a little.
• Pour olive oil in a pan so that it is about 15mm deep, and heat.
• When oil is very hot, drop in 3 tablespoons of mixture for each fritter.
• Fry in small batches (making sure they are not touching) for about 3 minutes each side.
• Drain on absorbent paper.
• Eat hot, warm or cold.