Cauliflower Fritters with Wasabi Mayo

These Cauliflower Fritters with Wasabi Mayo Sauce are a lovely addition to any appetizer spread and serve deliciously alongside main courses such as stir-fry, kebabs, or seared pork chops. Crispy on the outside, with a moist and savory interior, coupled with the spicy creaminess of the wasabi mayo, these fritters are easily one of my favorite ways to fry veggies at home. What’s more, the wasabi mayo couldn’t be simpler to make and also pairs deliciously with things like egg rolls, spring rolls, or crispy rice.

Best of all, these fritters use only easy-to-find, simple ingredients such as cauliflower, eggs, flour, and scallions, along with some simple seasonings such as Korean red pepper, parsley, garlic, and basil. The process is delightfully straightforward, just combine the ingredients into a batter, fry, and serve.

Now, without further introduction, let’s fry some fritters.

Cauliflower Fritters with Wasabi MayoPhoto byLiving the Gourmet

Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower, chopped
• 15.5 oz. can of chickpeas, drained
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 2-3 scallions, chopped
• 6-7 leaves of fresh basil chopped
• 2-3 tbs. of fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 1 cup of flour
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs
• 3 tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tsps. salt
• 1 tsp. coarse black pepper
• 1 tsp. Korean Red pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Wasabi Mayo Sauce:

• 3 tbs. mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. wasabi sauce
• 1 tsp. chili garlic sauce
• 1 tsp. sesame oil

Instructions

For the Wasabi Mayo Sauce:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir.

For the Fritters:

1. Clean cauliflower and pat dry. Cut them into florets and chop the florets into pieces.
2. Drain the chickpeas and mash with a pastry cutter. Place the chickpeas in the bowl with the chopped cauliflower.
3. Chop the scallions, garlic, fresh basil, and Italian parsley, and add to the bowl with the cauliflower and chickpeas.
4. Add the flour, breadcrumbs, and seasonings and toss.
5. Beat the eggs with the milk and add to the bowl.
6. Add the fresh lemon juice and mix until everything is incorporated.
7. Let the batter sit for about 10-15 minutes before forming into patties.
8. Heat a large cast iron frying pan on medium-low heat.
9. Add a tablespoon or two of vegetable oil to the pan.
10. Using a quarter-cup measuring spoon, spoon the batter into the pan, do not overcrowd the pan. Quickly and gently, press the batter a little with a spatula.
11. Cook for about 3½ minutes on one side and carefully turn over to finish cooking for about another 3 minutes on the other side.

**If you enjoyed today's recipe, visit Living the Gourmet for more easy and delicious recipes the family will love!