Cheap Chow – Cauliflower Fritters with Cilantro Aioli
One of my favorite ways to be “cheap chic” in the kitchen is by using some good ol’ vegetables in some unconventional ways.
Let’s face it, vegetables are not sexy. But they are cheap, and they do harbor complex and natural flavors. A perfect foundation, if you will, for outstanding eats.
So let’s do our taste buds, wallets, and health a solid by taking veggies to the next level…
Cauliflower Fritters with Cilantro Aioli
Crunchy on the outside, soft and delicate on inside, these fritters can’t be any better. Oh wait, yes they can…when dipped into some zesty cilantro aioli!
(yield: 3-4 servings)
- 1 medium head cauliflower, grated
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, grated
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- canola oil, as needed
Aioli - 1 egg
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, onion, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and egg for the fritters. Stir in theflour until fully incorporated. Form mixture into golf-sized balls (the batter should yield about 13-15 fritters). Cover the bottom of a large non-stick skillet with canola oil to reach about 1/2 an inch up the sides of the pan. Place over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, fry the cauliflower balls on three sides to form a triangular shape, about three minutes per side. Once golden brown and crispy, remove fritters from pan and place onto a paper-towel lined plate.
Make the Aioli: Pulse egg, cilantro, and lemon juice in a food processor until a green paste forms. With the processor still running, drizzle in the canola oil, in one continuous, slow stream. Season with salt and pepper.
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Genius! We love cauliflower. Will definitely have to try this one out!
You have just given cauliflower some street cred! Wow, what a dish!
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That looks awesome. I absolutely love the flavor of cilantro.
Oh, I think I’ve found only the 2nd cauliflower recipe that my husband will eat! These look amazing…and that aioli is the perfect sidekick!
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Those look so good! And the addition of the aioli–wonderful!
But we’re gonna have to duke it out about the sexy veggies thing. Not only are veggies VERY sexy, they don’t need any playing with to make them so. So there.
Okay guys, I surrender! Vegetables are VERY sexy indeed. I guess I just wasn’t in a raw veggie kind of mood then and there. But I am now
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This looks absolutely mouthwatering, I must try it as soon as humanly possible! However, I’d have to disagree and say vegetables can be very sexy
I guess you’re right. They just need a tad bit of messing with
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Everything about this sounds awesome! The fritters and that aioli! What a great appetizer to serve at parties!
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