Fried Broccoli & Cauliflower bites

Original post: http://greedygirlcooks.blogspot.com/2015/04/fried-broccoli-cauliflower-bites.html

Ingredients

1 head of broccoli

1 head of cauliflower

Seasoned batter

1 egg

1 ½ cup self-rising flour

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon smoked sea salt

1 teaspoon ground sage

1 teaspoon ground all spice

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 teaspoon ground mustard

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

• Preheat oil to 350 degrees
• Wash, dry and cut up the broccoli and cauliflower into bite sized pieces
• In a blender combine all the seasoned batter ingredients and blend into a thick paste
• In a bowl of zip lock bag combine the broccoli cauliflower and batter to coat each piece
• One the oil is hot remove excess batter from each broccoli and fry until golden brown and crispy, making sure to fry evenly on both sides
• Drain on a paper towel and serve immediately

Greedy tips

• Fry in the hot oil for about 2 to 4 minutes
• If you want the broccoli to be extra crispy dip in the wet batter and then toss in some seasoned flour before frying
• You can use any combination of seasonings you choose for your seasoned batter
• If you don’t have smoked sea salt or smoked paprika use what you have.
• This method of batter frying does not sit well. So only fry right before serving. You can make the batter and store in the refrigerator for a day or two and dip and fry as needed.