CAULIFLOWER PANCAKES WITH A SECRET INGREDIENT
Light and flavorful cauliflower pancakes blended with cheese, herbs, and a hint of fennel, pan-fried to golden perfection. The secret ingredient adds a special twist that makes them irresistibly delicious.
β²οΈ Prep Time: 20 min
π₯ Cook Time: 15 min
π½οΈ Yields: 10 pancakes
π₯£ Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower (approx. 500 g)
- 50 g grated cheese (half fermented cheese and half soft cheese)
- 1/4 bunch parsley
- 2 sprigs dill
- Pinch of ground fennel seeds
- 1 small onion (approx. 35 g)
- 1 garlic clove
- 20 g flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- A little oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Break cauliflower into florets and steam or boil in salted water until tender. Let cool.
- Finely chop the onion and sautΓ© in 1 tablespoon oil until soft. Add crushed garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Place cauliflower in a food processor. Add the sautΓ©ed onion and garlic mixture, chopped parsley and dill, and ground fennel seeds. Pulse a few times to finely chop but avoid pureeing completely.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and add grated cheese (reserve 1/3 for serving), flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Beat the egg with milk and stir into the cauliflower mixture until combined.
- Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium-low heat.
- Scoop a heaping tablespoon of batter, shape into a ball in your hand, then flatten to just under 1/2 cm thick. Avoid making pancakes too thin to prevent drying or breaking while flipping.
- Fry pancakes about 2.5 minutes per side until golden. Use a spatula to carefully flip; if they feel fragile, cook a little longer before flipping.
- Drain cooked pancakes on paper towels and keep covered with a lid until serving.
- Serve sprinkled with the reserved grated cheese.
π‘ Tips
- Steaming cauliflower preserves flavor better than boiling.
- Pulse cauliflower gently in the processor for texture β avoid overprocessing.
- Be patient when flipping to prevent breaking.
- Serve warm for best taste.
π Perfect For
- Light lunches or dinners
- Vegetarian-friendly snacks
- Unique, savory pancake lovers
π Final Thoughts
These cauliflower pancakes bring a fresh and savory twist to traditional pancakes, with a subtle fennel fla