Vegetables & LegumesDifficulty: easy
Arnabeet Harra (Spicy Cauliflower)
Crisp fried cauliflower tossed with chili and cilantro — the Lebanese mezze that converts skeptics.
15
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
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1Fry the florets in batches at 180°C until deep golden, 5-6 minutes — darker than you think.
2Drain well.
3In a big bowl, mash the garlic with a pinch of salt, add the chili, cilantro and tahini with a squeeze of lemon.
4Toss the hot florets in the dressing so they drink it up.
5Serve immediately, while the edges still crackle.
Chef's Tip
- Frying darker than comfortable is the trick: pale cauliflower steams, dark cauliflower crisps.
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- Tossing while hot lets the florets absorb the garlic-cilantro dressing.
- The tahini thins with lemon into a dressing that clings without going heavy.
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