Cauliflower croquettes
Turn classic comfort into a contemporary snack for a drink with friends. These delicious fried cauliflower croquettes are addictive
INGREDIENTS
½ cauliflower, cut the florets
200 ml) milk
6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
25g butter
50g grated sharp cheddar
50g dry breadcrumbs (see tips)
25g Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated
1 egg, beat off
oil, for frying and brushing
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP1
Place the cauliflower florets during a large saucepan and canopy with boiling water. bring back a boil and cook for five minutes or until tender. Drain well then chill. Once cool enough to handle, dig small pieces and put aside .
STEP 2
Pour the milk into a saucepan with half flour and add butter. Beat together and convey to a boil slowly, stirring constantly until smooth and thick. Add the cooked cauliflower and cheddar, stir to combine and season with S&P. Let it cool within the skillet.
STEP 3
Once the cauliflower mixture has cooled, spread it out on a sheet of greased cling film. Roll it into an extended sausage shape and wrap it tightly with cling film. Chill within the refrigerator for a minimum of an hour or overnight.
STEP 4
Pour the remaining flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. On another plate, mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, then put the bowl of beaten egg next thereto . Unwrap the cauliflower filling and chop or pinch 12 short pieces and roll them into small sausage shapes to make the within of the gravel - it is best to dab a touch oil on your hands because the mixture is enough tights. First put each within the flour and roll to coat. Then dip within the egg followed by the Parmesan crumbs. Half fill a medium skillet with oil and warmth it until the oil reaches 180 ° C (you also can do that during a deep fryer). If you cannot measure the temperature, a slice of bread will sizzle and switch golden in 15-20 seconds.
STEP 5
Fry 3 or 4 croquettes in oil at a time, removing them after browning with a slotted spoon. Let it dry on a plate lined with paper towels until all the croquettes are fried.
