Buttermilk Fried Chicken With Cauliflower Puree

• 2 chickens, portioned into legs, wings and thighs
• 3 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2/3 lemon, sliced
• 3 sprigs rosemary
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 6 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup glucose
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water
• 2/3 stem lemongrass, cut in half and smashed
• 1 dried ancho chile, broken into big pieces (use chile and seeds)
• 2 kaffir lime leaves, smashed
• pinch of star anise
• pinch of cardamom
• pinch of cloves
• 1 small knob ginger, peeled and sliced
• 1/3 head garlic, cut in half
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 stems Thai basil or basil
• 2 stems cilantro
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into small chunks
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 4 cups milk
• 3/4 cup Gorgonzola or any blue cheese (use rind or scraps)
• 1 tablespoon cold butter
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for roasting
• Salt and pepper
• 2 heads cauliflower, cut into florets
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• pomegranate seeds
• fresh herbs
• Vadouvan spice blend

1. In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt, salt and black pepper.
2. Add the lemon slices, rosemary and thyme.
3. Place the chicken into the seasoned buttermilk mixture and marinate, refrigerated, overnight or for 2 days for best results.

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Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/buttermilk-fried-chicken-with-cauliflower-puree/ (may not work)