How to make Pan Fried Cauliflower

Pan-fried cauliflower is diverse enough to please every consumer.

Cauliflower's mild flavor and year-round availability makes it a smart choice for a fresh vegetable side dish at any meal. Cooking cauliflower is simple and enables chefs to experiment with a variety of preparation methods and flavor combinations. The quick preparation of pan-fried cauliflower is a welcome relief to a harried dinner party host, while its delicious flavor will impress the guests. Parents of picky eaters who add favorite flavors to pan-fried cauliflower will discover an inexpensive dish children will gladly eat.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Cauliflower head
• Skillet
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Kitchen shears or chopping knife
• Spices
• Lemon juice
• Seasoning
• Spatula
• Serving dish

1. Pour a small amount of olive oil in a skillet to coat the bottom. Add 1 tsp. of salt and place on a stove top set on medium heat.

2. Wash a head of cauliflower and cut off the florets. Discard the trunk.

3. Place florets in the hot skillet and leave for one minute. While waiting, add your preferred combination of spices and seasonings.

4. Turn frequently with a large spatula for about five minutes and stir in 1 tsp. of lemon juice. When the cauliflower is lightly browned, remove from heat and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• Experiment with seasoning combinations such as garlic and Parmesan cheese or nutmeg and butter flakes. Cauliflower mixes well with a wide variety of flavors, so the possibilities are nearly endless.

• Try serving variations by adding cauliflower as a topping to a bowl of chili or an egg salad sandwich.

References

• 101 Cookbooks; Simple Cauliflower Recipe; May 2009
• Marcus Samuelsson; Pan-Fried Cauliflower; Marcus Samuelsson; March 2011

Resources

• CD Kitchen: Pan Fried Cauliflower Fritters