Em Shaat (Middle Eastern Cauliflower Fritters)

• 6 -8 cauliflower florets
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 -2 serrano pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley (fine)
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons flour (approximately)
• 1/2 cup milk, approximately
• salt
• corn oil (for frying)
• lemon (optional)

1. Boil cauliflower until tender but not mushy.
2. Once cauliflower is done drain, put in a large bowl.
3. Separate the floret, keep it somewhat chunky. So cut it into half or fourths.
4. Meanwhile chop garlic and hot pepper together in a mortar or food processor well.
5. Add hot pepper,garlic,chopped parsley,1 beaten egg,flour,milk, and salt to taste.
6. Batter should be thin, a tiny bit thinner than pancake batter.
7. If batter is too thick, add a bit water. If batter is too thin, add more flour.
8. Mix well together with a spoon.
9. Meanwhile let oil get hot enough to fry.
10. You can make the fritters large or small.
11. Add mixture to oil with a tablespoon.
12. Two tablespoon full of mixture will make a large fritter.
13. Let fry until golden.
14. Squeeze lemon on top (optional).
15. Enjoy!

cauliflower, garlic, serrano pepper, parsley, egg, flour, milk, salt, corn oil, lemon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/em-shaat-middle-eastern-cauliflower-fritters-81297 (may not work)