Ingredients
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1/2
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1/3
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1/4
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1/4
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Directions
Fried Cauliflower With Tahini Sauce, This is a different way to offer cauliflower as an appetizer or with the main meal The combination of the lightly fried florets with the tangy tahini sauce is delicious The cauliflower can be fried early in the day Refrigerate loosely covered until needed Reheat at 400 for 5-7 minutes Serve as directed The tahini sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance Recipe courtesy Classic Lebanese Cuisine , This recipe is very, very good A very delicious and interesting way to eat cauliflower! And I like that there’s no fattening breaking I steamed my cauliflower, and next time I will make extra sauce The sauce is very tasty and I might use it on falafel This recipe is going into rotation in my Mexican kitchen , I adore this Did I say I love it?! 10 stars!! I cooked my cauliflower in the boiling water less time with still a slight bite to them cooled and then refrigerated I did cut my pieces smaller than called for DH and I LOVED the tahini sauce with it Made as written and served with locally made chapati (Indian whole wheat flat bread) Yes we are gluten free but the combination for me is almost worth it!! I will make this again for sure
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Steps
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*** to Prepare the Cauliflower ***. |
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Place a Large Pot With 8 Cups Water and the Salt Over High Heat. Cover and Bring to a Rolling Boil. Meanwhile, Remove All the Leaves from Around the Stem of the Cauliflower. Cut the Florets Off the Central Stem Into 2- 3-Inch Pieces, Keeping Them Consistent in Size. |
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Place the Florets in the Boiling Water. Return the Water to a Rolling Boil and Cook Uncovered, Stirring a Couple of Times, For 5 Minutes. Drain, Then Evenly Spread the Florets Over a Flat Tray and Cool For 30 Minutes Uncovered. the Steamed Florets Must Cool Prior to Frying or They Will Fall Apart. |
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Heat the Oil in a Medium Saucepan Over Medium-High Heat to 375, Using a Candy/Fry Thermometer For Accuracy. the Oil Should Be About 1 1/2" Deep. Fry 4 to 5 Florets at a Time Until Golden Brown and the Edges Are Crispy. Remove Them With a Slotted Spoon to a Paper Towel-Lined Dish. Make Sure the Temperature of the Oil Remains at 375 So That the Florets Fry Evenly. Fry the Remaining Pieces of Cauliflower. If You Prefer, You Can Serve the Cauliflower Steamed. |
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*** to Prepare the Tahini Sauce ***. |
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6
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in a Small Bowl, Mash the Garlic and Salt to a Pulp Using a Pestle. Add the Tahini, Lemon Juice and Water. Whisk Until Smooth and Creamy; the Consistency Will Be Like Pancake Batter. |
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Use a Spoon to Mix in the Parsley. Cover and Refrigerate Until Needed. Tahini Sauce May Thicken Once Refrigerated. Thin It With Lemon Juice or Water. |
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to Serve *** Place the Tahini Sauce in a Small Bowl in the Center of the Platter. Arrange the Warm or Room-Temperature Cauliflower Around the Tahini. |
