Spicy Cauliflower Bites (Tupelo Honey Cafe)

This recipe is taken directly from the source: the Tupelo Honey Cafe blog.

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Spicy Cauliflower Bites

via Tupelo Honey Cafe

Ingredients

  • 6 oz cauliflower florets
  • 1 jalapeno thinly sliced
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 12 oz beer of choice (we prefer a lager)
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • sprinkle of salt and pepper
  • frying oil (canola, vegetable, etc)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil over medium on the stove top. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, egg, and beer into a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Coat the cauliflower and jalapeño slices in the beer batter. Fry until golden brown and crispy. While hot, sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  2. Stir together the honey and the sriracha, then drizzle over the cauliflower and jalapeños.

  3. Serve hot with a side of your favorite dipping sauce or dressing, like Green Tomato Aioli…

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Green Tomato Aioli

via Tupelo Honey Cafe

Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups green tomatoes
  • ¾ cups cilantro
  • ½ cup jalapeno
  • ¼ cup poblano pepper
  • 2 tbsp red onion
  • 1.5 tsp garlic
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2.25 tsp kosher salt
  • ¾ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients, except the mayonnaise, with a food processor or immersion blender. It should be a relish consistency

  2. Combine with mayonnaise and store in refrigerator.