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Auntie Emilys Kitchen-Salt and Pepper Cauliflower

Salt and Pepper Cauliflower 椒鹽菜花

Besides cauliflower, you can use brussel sprouts or asparagus for this recipe too. You can also substitute the salt, garlic, pepper and chilies with salt, honey and garlic to a sweet version of this dish.
Approximate cost (CAD) $6
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 3141 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g Cauliflower (approx. 1 whole cauliflower)
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp White pepper powder
  • 100 g Corn starch
  • 600 ml Oil for deep frying
  • 2 tbsp Chopped garlic (approx. 5 cloves)
  • 1 stalk Green onions , chopped
  • ½ Jalapeno pepper , diced
  • 1 Thai chili , diced
  • 3 tbsp Oil

Ingredients for seasoning salt:

  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Chicken broth powder
  • ¾ tsp Sugar
  • ¾ tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp White pepper powder
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper powder

Instructions
 

  • Cut cauliflower into bite size pieces
    Auntie Emilys Kitchen-Salt and Pepper Cauliflower-Step1
  • Beat 1 large egg in a large mixing bowl
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  • Add 1 tbsp light soy sauce, ¼ tsp garlic powder and ¼ tsp white pepper powder. Mix well
  • Toss the cauliflower in the egg mixture until well coated
  • Add 100 g corn starch. Toss until well coated. Arrange in single layer and set aside
    Auntie Emilys Kitchen-Salt and Pepper Cauliflower-Step5
  • Chop garlic, green onions, mince jalapenos and chilies.
    Auntie Emilys Kitchen-Salt and Pepper Cauliflower-Step6
  • Make seasoning salt by combining ¼ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp chicken broth powder, ¾ tsp sugar, ¾ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp white pepper powder, and 1/8 tsp black pepper powder. Mix well
    Auntie Emilys Kitchen-Salt and Pepper Cauliflower-Step7
  • Heat 600 ml oil to 160˚C or 325˚F
  • Fry cauliflower for 3 minutes or until lightly golden in color. Do not overcrowd the pot. Fry in a few batches if necessary
    Auntie Emilys Kitchen-Salt and Pepper Cauliflower-Step9
  • Remove from oil and let rest on a cooling rack
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  • Fry a second time at 200˚C or 400˚F for 1 minute or until golden color. Rest on cooling rack Overcrowding is fine during second fry
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  • In a wok or pan, add 3 tbsp oil. Use medium high heat
  • Fry garlic, jalapenos, chilis
    Auntie Emilys Kitchen-Salt and Pepper Cauliflower-Step13
  • Add the green onions and seasoning salt to the garlic and chilies. Mix well
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  • Add the fried cauliflower, mix well
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  • Turn off heat. Plate and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 3141kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 9gFat: 324gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 91gMonounsaturated Fat: 204gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1593mgPotassium: 724mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 108mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cauliflower, Deep Fried, Salt & Pepper
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