Deep-Fried Cauliflower: Cavolofiore Fritto in Pastella

Name: Deep-Fried Cauliflower: Cavolofiore Fritto in Pastella
Prep time: 2 h 35 min
Cook time: 2 h 35 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 794 grams cauliflower florets; 1 egg, plus 1 yolk; 237 milliliters flour; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 4 servings Salt and pepper; 2 Tbsps white wine; 1 teaspoon yeast

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Deep-Fried Cauliflower: Cavolofiore Fritto in Pastellan a try. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 10g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 257 calories. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of cauliflower florets, olive oil, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Instructions

Dissolve the yeast in the wine, then, in a large mixing bowl, combine it with the egg, flouryolk, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Yeast

Wine

Egg

Cooking Oil

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Mixing Bowl

Let the batter rest for 2 hours. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until tender yet al dente, about 8 minutes.

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Cauliflower

Water

Salt

Drain, refresh in an ice bath, then drain and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.

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Ice

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Paper Towels

Place the liter of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot with tall sides and heat to 375 degrees F. Dip the cauliflower into the batter, letting the excess drip off, and fry the battered pieces in the hot oil until golden brown. Work in batches to avoid lowering the temperature of the oil.

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Cauliflower

Dip