{"id":108258,"date":"2025-02-25T02:28:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T02:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/mexican-style-cauliflower-bites-phils-home-kitchen\/"},"modified":"2025-02-25T02:28:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T02:28:48","slug":"mexican-style-cauliflower-bites-phils-home-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=108258","title":{"rendered":"Mexican-style cauliflower bites \u2013 Phil’s Home Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Crispy pieces of lightly spiced cauliflower served with a smoky, tangy and garlicky dip.<\/p>\n

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This recipe is based on a plate of deliciously fried cauliflower I ate in the restaurant Wahaca<\/em> recently. It came in a crispy batter with a gorgeous dip.<\/p>\n

As I love to do, I set about trying to recreate it. While my version is not the same as Wahaca\u2019s it is, I think, a very close approximation in terms of deliciousness: and it was demolished by friends in no time!<\/p>\n

Alternatives to deep frying<\/h3>\n

There is no getting away from the fact that deep frying gives a better, crispier texture and what I think is a more appealing look. As long as the oil is heated properly and you drain off excess fat on a kitchen towel once cooked, deep frying is not as unhealthy as you might think. The main issue is having the temperature too low<\/strong><\/em> as the food then absorbs the grease \u2013 horrid!<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tCrispy cauliflower bites (oven-baked): unbattered \u2013 just dipped in egg & flour
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However, you can make a delicious version using the oven or air-fryer. In which case, I wouldn\u2019t make a batter but would instead simply dip the cauliflower into egg and then into well seasoned and spiced flour:<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tFlavoured egg & flavoured flour ready
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These can then be cooked in the oven or air-fryer:<\/p>\n