Cauliflower Croquettes with Peppadew Aioli
Cauliflower Croquettes with Peppadew Aioli might be a good recipe to expand your hor d'oeuvre recipe box. This recipe serves 18. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 6g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 206 calories. A mixture of salt, cauliflower florets, salt and freshly cracked pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 32 minutes. Cauliflower croquettes, Cauliflower Croquettes, and Cauliflower and Ham Croquettes are very similar to this recipe.
Instructions
To make the croquettes:In a large saucepan over low heat, add the milk and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer, add the cauliflower and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
Remove the cauliflower from the pot, place in a bowl and pat dry with a towel. Toss the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons butter and put into a food processor. Pulse 3 to 4 times.
Let the mixture cool slightly and add 1 egg, Parmesan, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper, to taste, and pulse to combine.
Remove to a large bowl, then add 1 cup of the bread crumbs and stir. There should be enough bread crumbs to hold the mixture together to form into balls. If the mixture is too wet add a little more panko.
Heat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees F in a large Dutch oven.
Form the mixture into 2-inch round balls and set aside on a plate.
Place the flour, 2 whisked eggs, and remaining panko into 3 separate bowls and season each with a little salt and pepper.
Place each of the croquettes into the flour then the egg wash and then the panko.
Place the croquettes into the oil, in batches if necessary, and fry until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove the croquettes with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and place on a serving dish.
Place garlic, lemon juice, zest, and egg yolks in a blender or food processor. Blend until the ingredients are combined. With the machine running, remove the lid and slowly drizzle in the olive oil. When well combined, taste for seasoning, adjust if necessary, then add the peppadews and pulse until aioli is speckled with them, but not fully blended.
Remove the aioli to a small serving bowl and serve with the Cauliflower Croquettes.
Recommended wine: Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Rose
Sparkling Wine and Sparkling rosé are my top picks for Antipasti. If you're serving a selection of appetizers, you can't go wrong with these. Both are very food friendly and complement a variety of flavors. The Viva Diva Moscato Prosecco with a 4.9 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 22 dollars per bottle.
Viva Diva Moscato Prosecco
Elegant floral bouquet with hints of fresh cut bread and peach comring to the fore.