Crispy Cauliflower

Toss blanched cauliflower florets in seasoned flour, fry them, then drizzle with mouthwatering vinaigrette for an appetizer or side dish you can’t put down.

Yields6 Servings
White Wine Vinaigrette
 ¼ cup white wine vinegar
 2 tsp Original Bloom Sauce & Marinade
 2 tbsp honey
 1 tsp dijon mustard
 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tsp kosher salt
 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
Crispy Cauliflower
 5 cups canola oil
 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
 1 cup all purpose flour
 3 tsp kosher salt
 1 tsp ground white pepper
 1 tsp ground black pepper
 dried currants (optional)
 toasted pine nuts (optional)
 coarsely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Preparing the Vinaigrette
1

Whisk together the vinegar, Original Bloom Sauce & Marinade, honey, and mustard.

2

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create an emulsion.

3

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until ready to use.

Preparing the Cauliflower
4

In a large, heavy pot. heat the oil over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350 F.

5

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. To blanch the cauliflower, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl and keep next to the stove.

6

Working in small batches, plunge the cauliflower florets into the boiling water for two minutes and then drop them into the ice bath. Repeat until all the florets are blanched.

7

Combine the flour, salt, and pepper into a large resealable bag. Throw in the florets, seal the bag and shake, shake, shake until thoroughly coated.

8

Again, working in small batches, carefully drop the florets into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon transfer the florets to a paper towel to drain.

9

Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle the vinaigrette over the crispy cauliflower. Gentle toss the cauliflower, vinaigrette and a tiny handful of currants. pine nuts and parsley right before serving.

Ingredients

White Wine Vinaigrette
 ¼ cup white wine vinegar
 2 tsp Original Bloom Sauce & Marinade
 2 tbsp honey
 1 tsp dijon mustard
 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tsp kosher salt
 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
Crispy Cauliflower
 5 cups canola oil
 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
 1 cup all purpose flour
 3 tsp kosher salt
 1 tsp ground white pepper
 1 tsp ground black pepper
 dried currants (optional)
 toasted pine nuts (optional)
 coarsely chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

Preparing the Vinaigrette
1

Whisk together the vinegar, Original Bloom Sauce & Marinade, honey, and mustard.

2

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create an emulsion.

3

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until ready to use.

Preparing the Cauliflower
4

In a large, heavy pot. heat the oil over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350 F.

5

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. To blanch the cauliflower, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl and keep next to the stove.

6

Working in small batches, plunge the cauliflower florets into the boiling water for two minutes and then drop them into the ice bath. Repeat until all the florets are blanched.

7

Combine the flour, salt, and pepper into a large resealable bag. Throw in the florets, seal the bag and shake, shake, shake until thoroughly coated.

8

Again, working in small batches, carefully drop the florets into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon transfer the florets to a paper towel to drain.

9

Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle the vinaigrette over the crispy cauliflower. Gentle toss the cauliflower, vinaigrette and a tiny handful of currants. pine nuts and parsley right before serving.

Notes

Crispy Cauliflower