Even those who are completely indifferent to this vegetable love cauliflower in batter. And now we have found how else you can diversify such a dish. Keep 12 great recipes with different types of batter from simple ingredients!
1. Cauliflower in batter in a pan
To make the batter more piquant, add a spoonful of mustard to it.
You will need: 350 g cauliflower, 1 egg, 3 tbsp. flour, 20 ml of milk, spices.
Preparation: Disassemble the cauliflower into inflorescences and boil in boiling water for about 5 minutes. Throw it in a colander and cool a little, and during this time prepare the batter.
Beat the egg with milk and spices, add the sifted flour and beat the batter so that there are no lumps in it. Dip cauliflower in it, and then roll each inflorescence in flour and fry.
2. Cauliflower in batter in the oven
If you do not want to fry cabbage in oil, then we will tell you how to bake it.
You will need: 1 cauliflower, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 eggs, spices, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil.
Preparation: Disassemble the cauliflower into inflorescences and boil it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Beat eggs with butter and spices, add sifted flour and knead the batter. Dip each inflorescence in it, put it on parchment and bake at 180 degrees until golden brown.
3. Cauliflower in sour cream batter
Sour cream batter is softer and creamier than regular batter.
You will need: 700 g cauliflower, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp. sour cream, 3 tbsp. flour, a pinch of soda, spices.
Preparation: Divide the cauliflower into inflorescences and boil them in boiling water for a few minutes. Beat eggs with sour cream whisk, season and add flour. Lastly, add soda to the batter, mix again, dip each piece of cabbage and fry.
4. Cauliflower in mayonnaise batter
This batter is thicker, but it has a unique texture.
You will need: 400 g cauliflower, 1 egg, 150 ml mayonnaise, 3 tbsp. flour, spices.
Preparation: Boil cauliflower inflorescences for 3-4 minutes in boiling water. Mix mayonnaise with egg, and add spices and sifted flour. Dip each piece of cabbage in batter and fry in vegetable oil.
5. Cauliflower in cheese batter
It goes well with creamy or garlic sauce!
You will need: 1 kg of cauliflower, 150 g of cheese, 4 eggs, 150 g of flour, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Disassemble the cabbage into inflorescences and boil in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Beat the eggs with a whisk until smooth, and add spices and grated cheese to them. Add sifted flour and chopped greens there. Dip cabbage in batter and fry in a pan.
6. Cauliflower in tomato batter
Tomato batter has a fairly pronounced taste, so you can even do without sauce.
You will need: 500 g cauliflower, 2 tbsp. sour cream, 2 tbsp. tomato paste, 100 ml of water, 2 eggs, 4 tablespoons. flour, spices.
Preparation: Boil the cauliflower for a couple of minutes to soften it. Beat eggs with water until smooth, and add sour cream, tomato and spices. Stir the batter, add flour and stir again. Thoroughly roll the cabbage in it and fry on all sides.
7. Cauliflower in batter with nuts
Chopped walnuts are perfect!
You will need: 1 head of cauliflower, 3 eggs, 100 g of walnuts, 100 g of bread crumbs, coriander, nutmeg.
Preparation: Beat the eggs and mix the ground walnuts with spices and breadcrumbs. Boil cauliflower in salted water until tender. Dip each piece first in batter, and then in a nut mixture, and fry.
8. Cauliflower in batter with herbs
Change the amount of greens to your taste.
You will need: 1 head of cauliflower, 4 eggs, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 bunch of herbs, 0.5 bunch of green onions, spices.
Preparation: Disassemble the cabbage into small inflorescences and boil for 2-3 minutes. Beat eggs and add spices, crushed garlic and chopped herbs.If necessary, adjust the thickness with flour, dip each piece of cabbage in the batter and fry.
9. Cauliflower in corn batter
For a brighter yellow, add a dash of turmeric.
You will need: 1 head of cauliflower, 2/3 cup milk, 3 tbsp. corn flour, 1 egg, spices.
Preparation: Disassemble the cabbage into inflorescences and boil for a couple of minutes in boiling water. Whisk the milk and egg and add the spiced cornmeal.
Look at the consistency of the batter, and if necessary, adjust the amount of flour, because it behaves a little differently than wheat. Dip each piece of cabbage in batter and fry.
10. Cauliflower in buckwheat batter
Another original recipe when you are tired of the usual batter!
You will need: 400 g cauliflower, 3 tbsp. buckwheat flour, 2 tbsp. water, 2 eggs, a pinch of baking powder, spices.
Preparation: Divide the cabbage into inflorescences and boil for 2-3 minutes. Beat eggs with water, spices, baking powder and buckwheat flour. You can add a teaspoon of vodka to such a batter. Dip cauliflower into the dough and fry in a pan.
11. Cauliflower in lean batter
A great option for a lean diet.
You will need: 500 g cauliflower, 100 ml water, 1 tbsp. starch, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, 70 g flour, spices.
Preparation: Disassemble the cabbage into inflorescences and boil. Mix water with vegetable oil, add sifted flour with starch and spices. Stir the batter so that there are no lumps in it, dip the cauliflower and fry.
12. Cauliflower in beer batter
An original and healthy snack!
You will need: 1 head of cauliflower, 2 eggs, 80 g of cheese, 100 ml of beer, 5 tbsp. flour, spices.
Preparation: Boil the cabbage until tender. Beat eggs with butter, add beer and stir. Add spices and grated cheese there, mix the batter and dip the cabbage inflorescences in it. Fry them in a pan.