Serves: 4

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower
• 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
• 1 tsp ground paprika
• 2 tsp ground white pepper
• 2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 eggs
• Vegetable oil, to deep-fry
• 1/2 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
• 2 tsp sriracha chilli sauce
• Micro herbs, to serve
• Lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1. Trim the cauliflower and cut into large pieces.
2. Sift the flour, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne and a large pinch of salt onto a large plate and then stir in the oregano.
3. Pour the buttermilk into a shallow dish.
4. Whisk the eggs in a separate shallow dish.
5. Place the cauliflower in the buttermilk and turn to coat well.
6. Add to the flour mixture and toss to coat. Shake off excess.
7. Add to the egg and turn to coat well, draining excess before returning to the flour mixture. Turn to coat well. Transfer to a plate.
8. Pre-heat vegetable oil over a medium-high heat in a large saucepan.
9. Fry 4 to 5 pieces at a time of the cauliflower for 2 minutes or until golden.
10. Once cooked transfer to a tray lined with paper towel to drain.
11. Transfer the cauliflower to a serving dish and season with salt.
12. Combine the mayonnaise and chilli sauce in a small bowl.
13. Sprinkle micro herbs over the fried cauliflower.
14.  Serve with the mayonnaise mixture and lemon.

Image and full recipe source: Taste Australia