Recipes

🥦 Crispy Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Dried Shrimp

🥦 Crispy Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Dried Shrimp

📝 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Cauliflower – 1 medium head (about 400–500 g), cut into florets

Salt – 1 tsp (for soaking) + ½ tsp (for cooking, adjust to taste)

Water – enough to soak

Cooking oil – 3–4 tbsp

Dried shrimp – 2 tbsp (a small handful)

Onion – 1 medium, sliced

Garlic – 4–5 cloves, minced

Fresh chives – 2 tbsp, chopped (or spring onion greens)

Parsley garlic salt (or garlic seasoning) – 1 tsp

Black pepper – ½ tsp (optional)

🍳 Preparation Steps

1. Clean the Cauliflower

Break cauliflower into small florets.

Add 1 tsp salt to a bowl of water.

Soak the florets for 10 minutes to remove dirt and impurities.

Drain and pat dry.

2. Fry the Cauliflower

Heat 3–4 tbsp oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.

Add cauliflower directly to the hot oil.

Stir-fry for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy.

Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the Aromatics

In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.

Add dried shrimp and fry for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Add sliced onion and minced garlic.

Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until soft and aromatic.

4. Combine Everything

Add the fried cauliflower back into the pan.

Add:

½ tsp salt

1 tsp parsley garlic salt

½ tsp black pepper (optional)

Toss everything well.

5. Finish

Add chopped chives.

Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until evenly mixed.

🍽️ Serve

Serve hot and crispy.

Perfect as a side dish or with rice.

💡 Tips

Do not boil the cauliflower—this keeps it crispy.

Make sure the cauliflower is dry before frying to avoid oil splatter.

You can skip dried shrimp for a vegetarian version.