Ingredients
- Serves 4
- 1 cauliflower (about 450 g)
- Salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 50 g panko crumbs
- Parmesan cheese sprinkle (optional)
Crumbed Cauliflower Trees
Method
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil
- Meanwhile, cut the cauliflower into florets and add to the boiling water together with the sugar, return to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, for 10-15 minutes until just tender
- Drain very well and pat dry with kitchen paper
- Melt the butter and oil in a large frying pan
- Dip the cauliflower florets first in the eggs and then in the breadcrumbs, then sauté for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown, adding more butter as needed
- Serve immediately with a generous dusting of parmesan cheese if using
- Also tasty with garlicky aioli as a dip or a squeeze of lemon
Comments
An often avoided and overlooked vegetable, kids and adults alike will love these cute, crumbed white trees.
Thanks to McArthurs Berry Farm for providing the cauliflower used in the demonstration.
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