Kounoupidokeftedes - Cauliflower Fritters

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh breadcrumb
• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup kefalotyri, grated
• salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup flour, for dredging
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons capers
• 1/4 cup sherry wine
• 3/4 cup cream, light
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 steam the cauliflower. don't boil as it will be too watery. cool then mash the cauliflower. mix in the eggs, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, parsley, cheese, salt and pepper to taste. it should be a soft mix.
• 2 combine flour with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. heat about 1/3 cup olive oil in a large skillet.
• 3 form the cauliflower mixture into rounds and dredge in the flour/breadcrumb mix. immediately add to the hot oil and fry until golden.
• 4 for the sauce heat the butter in a small saucepan until melted. add the minced garlic and the capers and saute over medium heat until fragrant.
• 5 add the sherry and boil until reduced. stir in the cream and bring to a boil. lower the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened. season with salt and pepper.