Em Shaat (Middle Eastern Cauliflower Fritters)

chef FIFI's Note:

A spicy fritter full of taste. Great as a side dish, or in between pita bread as a sandwich like my husband likes it. Leftovers can be refrigerator and eaten cold. *these measurements are approximate, I'm not good at keeping measurements*

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 6 -8 cauliflower florets
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 -2 serrano pepper
• ¼ cup chopped parsley (fine)
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons flour (approximately)
• ½ cup milk , approximately
• salt
• corn oil (for frying)
• lemon (optional)

Directions:

1. Boil cauliflower until tender but not mushy.
2. Once cauliflower is done drain, put in a large bowl.
3. Separate the floret, keep it somewhat chunky. So cut it into half or fourths.
4. Meanwhile chop garlic and hot pepper together in a mortar or food processor well.
5. Add hot pepper,garlic,chopped parsley,1 beaten egg,flour,milk, and salt to taste.
6. Batter should be thin, a tiny bit thinner than pancake batter.
7. If batter is too thick, add a bit water. If batter is too thin, add more flour.
8. Mix well together with a spoon.
9. Meanwhile let oil get hot enough to fry.
10. You can make the fritters large or small.
11. Add mixture to oil with a tablespoon.
12. Two tablespoon full of mixture will make a large fritter.
13. Let fry until golden.
14. Squeeze lemon on top (optional).
15. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Nasseh]

DH enjoyed these fritters last night. He loves cauliflower so this was a nice change from the way I usually make it for him. Made for Ramadan Tag.

[Kay Demonbren]

I loved it! I adore cauliflower, and what could be better than fried cauliflower? :) Seriously, this was a nicely flavored, not greasy jazzed up way to serve an under appreciated vegetable. I even got my husband to eat a couple of helpings. Just remember to eat them as soon as possible after cooking; they don't taste quite as good at room temperature. I will most definitely be making these again. The recipe was simple and everything came together very quickly. Thank you!