Beignets of cauliflower and potatoes

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largePotato, boiled and peeled
½poundsCauliflower, boiled 25
Minutes and refreshed
2Cloves garlic, finely
Chopped
2largesEggs
1tablespoonChopped fresh parsley
1tablespoonChopped fresh thyme leaves
2tablespoonsSliced scallions
½teaspoonFennel seeds
¼teaspoonBaking soda
Scant 1/4 cup milk
¼cupFlour
¼cupBread crumbs
2quartsPeanut oil for frying

Directions

Preheat oil to 385 degrees F.

Press potatoes through a ricer into a large mixing bowl. Chop cauliflower roughly and add to potato mixture. Add garlic, eggs, parsley, thyme, scallions, fennel, baking soda, milk and flour and mix well. Form golf ball-sized balls and roll in bread crumbs.

Refrigerate for 1 hour. Drop balls into oil and fry until deep golden brown. Remove, season and serve.

Yield: 4 servings

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