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Cauliflower wings from Mexico: The World Vegetarian by Jane Mason (Bloomsbury Absolute, £20) is out now. Photography by Polly Webster.
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Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower wings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 400mg17%
Potassium 355mg10%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 340IU7%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cauliflower wings

Vegetarian twist on a Mexican favourite
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Party food, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 116kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Baking try lined with baking parchment or foil

Ingredients

  • 125 ml whole milk
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 2 garlic cloves completely crushed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 dried arbol chillies, ground into a powder; or 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or 2 knobs of butter
  • 250 ml Valentina salsa
  • Soured cream, to serve (optional)

Method

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, flour, garlic, spices and salt with 75ml of water until there are no lumps.
  • Place the cauliflower into the bowl and stir until it is well coated. Leave it there while you heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas mark 6 and line a baking tray with baking paper or foil.
  • Remove the cauliflower from the bowl with a slotted spoon and place it on the lined baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the tray from the oven, turn over the cauliflower and return it to the oven for a further 10 minutes, until browned.
  • While the cauliflower is baking, melt the butter or heat the oil in a pan over a gentle heat. When hot, add the Valentina salsa, stir, and heat it through gently. Set aside.
  • Remove the cauliflower from the oven and scrape it into a big mixing bowl. Pour over the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Tip the coated cauliflower back into the baking tray and return it to the oven for 10–15 minutes, until crispy.
  • Serve it just as it is, or with some soured cream drizzled over if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg