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Crispy Cauliflower Cakes

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Crispy Cauliflower Cakes

Pan-fried vegan cauliflower cakes with a quick chili mayo dipping sauce.

Yield: about 12 cakes
Style: Vegetarian appetizer
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Ingredients

Cauliflower Cakes
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, florets
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tbsp vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder or paprika
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • Oil for shallow frying
Dipping Sauce
  • 3 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp vegan chili sauce

Method

  1. Steam cauliflower florets until just fork tender. Pat dry to remove condensation while still warm.
  2. Mix flax and water, then chill about 10 minutes to form a flax egg.
  3. Pulse or chop cauliflower into small bits without turning it into puree.
  4. Whisk flour, cornmeal, vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast, seasonings, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir in cauliflower and flax mixture.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high with a shallow layer of oil. Scoop mixture into the pan, brown one side, flip, then press gently into patty shape.
  6. Cook until browned on both sides. Transfer to paper towels and let rest a few minutes to firm up.

Finish + Service

  • Mix vegan mayo and chili sauce for the dip.
  • Serve the cakes warm with dipping sauce on the side.
  • Recipe yields about 12 cakes.
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