Smoky Cauliflower Bites
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 509
- Total Fat
- 41
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 33
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 14
- Protein
- 5
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 718
- Total: 45 min
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
Oil, for frying
2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 cup smoked beer
2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup instant flour, such as Wondra
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
BBQ Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
BBQ Dipping Sauce:
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
Directions
Special equipment:
a deep-fryer; a pressure cooker- Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 360 degrees F.
- Add cauliflower, smoked beer, salt and liquid smoke to a pressure cooker. Cook under normal pressure for 6 minutes, then release pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and remove lid. Strain cauliflower and place in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add instant flour and cornstarch to a small bowl. Mix to combine. Sprinkle over cauliflower, tossing to coat all the florets.
- Deep-fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and serve with BBQ Dipping Sauce on the side.
BBQ Dipping Sauce:
- Mix together barbecue sauce, ketchup, chipotle powder and cocoa powder in a small bowl. Stir to combine.