Popcorn Cauliflower, Flash Fried
Flash Fried Cauliflower with PIstachios, Red Pepper Flakes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into small pieces)
- 1 cup avocado oil you may not need all of it
- salt
- pepper
- 1/4 cup golden raisins unless you are strictly keto
- 1 teaspoon chile flakes
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup cup of chopped roasted pistachios or sliced almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning see notes
- handfull parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a dutch oven or frying pan. You will want to have a spatter lid. You'll know when it's hot enough if you a drop of water sizzles.
- You can use a deep fryer and a lot more oil to do a quicker flash fry, but I don't find that practical for a home cook, and this will get the same results.
- Add in cauliflower pieces. Oil should cover at least half of the cauliflower.
- Add salt. Don't add any other ingredients until you remove cauliflower.
- Turn over when golden browned.
- Drain on paper towel.
- Add to dish. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper (at your discretion for heat), spices of your choice, and top with chopped nuts, golden raisins and parsley.
- Top with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
I use a seasoning that has citrus and fennel in it. I like the aroma of the fennel seeds. You can use a seasoning of your choice or none at all.
Golden Raisins add a nice texture and sweetness to the dish, but are not keto friendly.