“Street-Food Rebel’s Crispy Cauliflower Bites with Spicy Mango Slaw”

“Street-Food Rebel’s Crispy Cauliflower Bites with Spicy Mango Slaw”

Discover this incredible fusion of street food flavors with Crispy Cauliflower Bites and Spicy Mango Slaw, a sizzling copycat recipe inspired by a famous restaurant dish. Dive into the aromatic, smoky world of the food truck favorite with this creative twist on a classic.

Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes - Cook Time: 10 minutes - Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American Fusion Street Food

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite
  • sized florets
  • 2 cups all
  • purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 ripe mango, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, almond milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Preheat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Dip cauliflower florets into the batter and carefully lower them into the hot oil. Fry for 3 4 minutes until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. For the slaw, mix together shredded cabbage, mango slices, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Set aside for flavors to meld.
  5. Serve crispy cauliflower bites with a side of spicy mango slaw, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.

Chef’s Insight

Don't forget to season your oil before frying the cauliflower for a more flavorful dish. Adding a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika can enhance the overall taste experience.

Notes

Adjust the spiciness of the mango slaw according to personal preference by adding more or less jalapeno.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe is inspired by the famous restaurant classic, Crispy Fried Cauliflower Bites, with an added twist of Southern-style spicy mango slaw to create a fusion street food dish perfect for any food truck menu.