Crispy Sesame Cauliflower with Honey Tahini Dip

These golden crunchy bites are the ideal drinks accompaniment, you can prep the sauce & batter ahead then you just have to fry the florets before serving. 

Takes 50 minutes 

Makes enough for 4-6 people as nibbles

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large cauliflower, divided into two bite florets 
• 85g plain flour
• 25g corn flour
• 40g sesame seeds, white or black
• Few grinds of black pepper
• 150ml cold water
• 3 tsp flaked sea salt
• 1 litre of vegetable or sunflower oil  

Dipping sauce:

• 50g tahini
• 25g Black Bee SPRING honey
• 100g greek yoghurt
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp of flaked sea salt
• Few grinds of black pepper

Optional: Pickles & herbs for garnish; red onion, chillies & coriander are a good match! 

METHOD

Start by preparing the dipping sauce, place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Then place into the fridge to firm up whilst you fry the cauliflower. 

Place a large heavy based saucepan on a medium heat and fill with oil, you want this around 3 inches deep, so add more if your pan is larger or less if smaller.

Combine the flours, seeds, seasoning & water into a large mixing bowl, whisk until lump free. Test the temperature of the oil by dropping a little batter into it, it should sizzle and float to the top, if it sinks and does not sizzle, increase the heat slightly and test again. If the oil spits aggressively, turn the heat down. 

Take half the florets and add them to the bowl of batter, using a large spoon to ensure they’re all coated. Using tongs, lift out each piece, let the excess batter drip off then gently place into the oil. You don’t want to overcrowd the pan, keep to one layer of florets at a time. 

Fry the florets for 3 minutes then turn with the tongs and fry for a further 3 minutes or until lightly golden allover. Remove and drain onto kitchen paper. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower. 

Place onto a platter, sprinkle with flaked salt, coriander & pickles then serve alongside the bowl of tahini honey dip! 

TIP* Leave the oil to cool, then use a funnel or jug to return to the container. This oil can be reused for frying. 

Author: @lucyrosetteturnbull