Embark on a culinary journey to discover the tantalizing flavors of fried cauliflower coated in a creamy, delectable tahini sauce. This irresistible dish is a perfect blend of crispy and tender textures, with a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Prepare to indulge in this vegetarian masterpiece, a symphony of taste and texture that will leave you craving for more. With its simple yet exquisite ingredients, this recipe promises to transform ordinary cauliflower into an extraordinary culinary experience.
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TAHINI CAULIFLOWER
Recently I traveled to Israel and had a version of this cauliflower dish several times. I shortened the cooking time by sauteing the cauliflower instead of roasting it. You can throw some garlic cloves in at the same time and they get deliciously golden and soft. The sumac in the za'atar spice really brightens up the whole dish.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cauliflower and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender and golden in spots, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the tahini, yogurt, pomegranate molasses, cumin, cayenne, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
- Transfer the cauliflower and garlic to a medium bowl and set aside. Wipe out the skillet and set over low heat.
- Add the tahini mixture and 1/3 cup water to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until smooth and warm, about 3 minutes. Add the cauliflower and garlic and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter.
- Combine the sesame seeds and za'atar in a small bowl. Top the cauliflower with the chopped parsley and sesame seed mixture.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH TAHINI-PARSLEY SAUCE
This Middle Eastern sauce goes wonderfully with foods other than roasted cauliflower. It's traditionally served with falafel and keftes, fish, salads, deep-fried vegetables - or just with pita bread.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, side dish
Time 1h
Yield Serves four to six, with some sauce left over
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, and fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the cauliflower. Blanch for two minutes, and transfer to the ice water. Drain and blot dry. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Season the cauliflower with salt and pepper, and toss with the olive oil. Place in the oven, and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring from time to time, until tender and lightly browned.
- Puree the garlic cloves with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a bowl, and whisk in the sesame tahini. Whisk in the lemon juice, beginning with the smaller amount. The mixture will stiffen up. Gradually whisk in up to 1/2 cup water, until the sauce has the consistency of thick cream (or runny yogurt). Stir in the parsley. Taste, and adjust salt and lemon juice. Serve with the cauliflower. You will have some sauce left over.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 328, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 527 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Cauliflower
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- *** TO PREPARE THE CAULIFLOWER ***.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- *** TO PREPARE THE TAHINI SAUCE ***.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH TAHINI & POMEGRANATE MOLASSES
Recipe courtesy of Cooking Channel. The pomegranate molasses is a two-for-one ingredient in this Lebanese-inspired dish. It provides both the sweet and tart needed to make the earthy flavors of the cauliflower and tahini pop. If you have some on hand, sprinkle pomegranate seeds (also called arils) on top. Copyright 2013 Cooking Channel, LLC. All rights reserved. Original recipe: http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/fried-cauliflower-with-tahini-and-pomegranate-molasses.html
Provided by Food.com
Categories Cauliflower
Time 15m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill the bottom of a large skillet with about 1/4 inch of oil. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering and hot. Add the cauliflower and fry until soft and golden brown in spots, turning as needed, 5 to 6 minutes. Use tongs to transfer the cauliflower to a colander and toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Drain for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the tahini, 2 tablespoons water, the garlic and a large pinch of salt. Arrange the drained cauliflower on a plate and drizzle with the tahini-garlic sauce and pomegranate molasses. Sprinkle all over with more salt. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.4, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 25.6, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.7
FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH TAHINI SAUCE
This is a Lebanese dish that my mother's side of the family had at every get together and it was always the first thing gone!
Provided by BonBonChihuahuas
Categories Fried Cauliflower
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together the tahini, garlic, parsley, water, and lemon juice together in a bowl until no lumps of tahini remain. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Fry half of the cauliflower florets in the hot oil until they turn golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining florets. Serve immediately with the tahini sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CAULIFLOWER IN TAHINI SAUCE
This amazing recipe just got all the freshness flavours of a perfect middle eastern starter
Provided by orihell
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a big pan , cut the cauliflower in to florets , remove the stokes.
- when the oil is hot add the florets, make sure they are fully covered, and fry them until they are golden brown.
- meanwhile you can prepare the tahini sauce in a bowl add the tahini paste and the water
- whisk until there are no lumps. add the juice of 3 lemons crushed the garlic to a paste and add it as well. season and taste. the sauce should be light and rather pale.
- drain the cauliflower from excess fat. squeeze the 2 lemons on top of the florets.
- serve with the sauce on the side or on top finish with leaves of mint.
Tips:
- Choose a head of cauliflower that is firm and white, with no blemishes. Cut the cauliflower into florets about 1-2 inches in size.
- To make the tahini sauce, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add water or more lemon juice as needed to reach a desired consistency.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of ground cumin or coriander to the tahini sauce.
- To make the cauliflower extra crispy, double-coat it in the batter before frying.
- Serve the cauliflower immediately with the tahini sauce and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Fried cauliflower with tahini sauce is a delicious and versatile dish. It can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. The cauliflower is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the tahini sauce is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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