Italian Deep Fried Cauliflower

Name: Italian Deep Fried Cauliflower
Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower; 1 egg; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup flour; 3/4 cup dry white wine; oil (for deep frying)

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 large cauliflower
1 egg
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup flour
3/4 cup dry white wine
oil (for deep frying)

Directions

1

Soak the cauliflower in a bowl of salted water. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg. Season and beat in the flour. The mixture will be very thick. Add the wine. If necessary add more to make a fairly runny batter. Cover and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
2

Steam or boil the cauliflower until just tender, do no overcook. Cut it into small florets when cool.
3

Heat the oil until a small piece of bread sizzles as soon as it is dropped inches (About 360° F) Dip each cauliflower piece into the batter before deep frying until golden brown.
4

Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve warm.