Name: Fried spiced cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tsp cumin seeds; ½ tsp coriander seeds; 4 black peppercorns; 1 tsp hot smoked paprika; For shallow-frying: vegetable oil; 1 cauliflower (about 1.1kg), broken into 3cm florets

Fried spiced cauliflower

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for fried spiced cauliflower by Matt Stone from Greenhouse restaurant in Perth.

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

15M

Total

30M

Ingredients

1 tsp cumin seeds

½ tsp coriander seeds

4 black peppercorns

1 tsp hot smoked paprika

For shallow-frying: vegetable oil

1 cauliflower (about 1.1kg), broken into 3cm florets

Method

Main

1.Dry-roast whole spices until fragrant (30 seconds-1 minute), coarsely grind in a mortar and pestle, stir through paprika and set aside.

2.Heat oil 3cm deep in a deep-sided frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry cauliflower in batches, turning occasionally until golden (3-5 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon, drain briefly on absorbent paper, transfer to a large bowl, toss through spice mixture, season to taste and serve hot.