Your email address is required to begin the subscription process. We will use it for customer service and other communications from Milk Street. You can unsubscribe from receiving our emails at any time.
Crisp Oven-Fried Cauliflower with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
We love the crisp exterior and creamy interior of arnabeet mekleh, or Lebanese fried cauliflower, but cooking the florets in a pot of oil on the stovetop is not our favorite kitchen activity. Luckily, roasting well-oiled, starch-coated cauliflower in a hot oven yields delicious results that come incredibly close to the real deal. We add a few spices here to layer in intriguing flavor and aroma. If the tahini-yogurt sauce isn’t for you, try serving the cauliflower with mango chutney or aioli.
4 to 6
Servings
Tip
Don’t skimp on the oil that’s tossed with the cauliflower. One-half cup may seem excessive, but it’s important to generously coat the florets. Use your hands to rub the oil into the pieces and ensure all surfaces are covered. This way, the cornstarch-spice mix will adhere well and form a crisp crust in the oven.
45 minutes
15 minutes active
Ingredients
-
½
cup cornstarch
-
1
tablespoon ground cumin
Directions
-
01Heat the oven to 475°F with a rack in the middle position. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, cumin, fennel, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with the oil, using your hands to rub the oil into the florets. Sprinkle with the cornstarch mixture and toss until evenly coated. Transfer the florets to a rimmed baking sheet, shaking off excess cornstarch mixture and turning the pieces cut side down as much as possible. Roast for 15 minutes.
Pardon the interruption
You need to be a Milk Street Digital Member to see the full recipe
JOIN MILK STREET DIGITAL & PRINT
12 WEEKS FOR JUST $1
and get access to all of our recipes and articles online, as well as in print.
GET DIGITAL & PRINTReviews
September 26, 2022
really good
cauliflower ended up light, fluffy and also crisp if that makes any sense. sauce is delicious. i used two cloves of garlic if you like it spicy and are afraid of vampires.
October 14, 2022
Well worth it.
Great flavor and the creaminess of the cauliflower was perfect. I would have liked it to be more crispy on the outside. I plan to play with this recipe to increase that crispiness.
February 23, 2023
Pretty Great!
I'm typically not a fan of cauliflower. This recipe is great! This recipe changed my mind about cauliflower! Would recommend!
Become A Subscriber To Rate and Review All Our Recipes.
Please Log in or join today for $1.
