Em Shaat Middle Eastern Cauliflower Fritters Recipes

EM SHAAT (MIDDLE EASTERN CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS)

Steps:

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

CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS

Steps:

• In the microwave, cook the cauliflower in a covered dish with two tablespoon of water until soft.
• Drain the cauliflower and mash with the back of a fork or potato masher.
• Add the egg, salt and pepper, and enough flour until you can form patties; about 1/4 cup.
• Add enough oil to coat the bottom of a skillet. Over medium high heat, brown the caulflower patties. Eat!

CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR FRITTERS

Steps:

• Make a smooth batter with first 7 ingredients.
• Mix in next 3 ingredients.
• For best results, refrigerate for an hour or so (but not necessary).
• Drop by spoonfulls into hot oil and deep fry til brown and crispy.
• Sprinkle with salt immediately upon removing from oil.

ZAHRA MEKHLA - ROASTED CAULIFLOWER (MIDDLE EASTERN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F Toss cauliflower in 2 tsp olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and sesame seeds.
• Cook in oven for 25 minutes, or until browned and fork tender.
• In the meantime, make the sauce.Gently heat 2 tsp olive oil in a sauce pan. Stir in other ingredients (tahini, lemon juice, salt & pepper, tabasco, cumin and za'atar) and set aside.
• Toss cauliflower in sauce and serve immediately.

VEGETARIAN CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS

Steps:

• Cook the cauliflower for about 6-8 minutes or until soft enough to mash; drain very well.
• Place the cauliflower in a large bowl and mash with a fork.
• Add in the eggs and all the remaining ingredients; mix to combine (adjust all seasonings and hot sauce to taste, if you find that the mixture is too wet then add in a little more flour).
• Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Working in batches drop about a heaping tablespoonful of batter into hot oil; brown one side then turn and brown the other side (about 3 minutes per side).
• Remove to a paper towel.
• Repeat with remaining batter, adding in a little more oil if needed.
• Serve with sour cream.