This recipe is part of a series of ideas for using this lacto-fermented chilli sauce. Cauliflower florets make lovely, light fritters that are perfect for swooping through a wobbly bowl of mayonnaise spiked with homemade fermented hot sauce.
To make the mayonnaise, mix the egg, mustard and lime juice and a pinch of salt together with a whisk
Slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil a drop at a time, whisking all the time, until a thick, pale yellow emulsion forms. Once the oil and egg yolks begin to emulsify, you can add the oil slightly faster
Once all the vegetable oil has been incorporated, add the olive oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Taste, and adjust seasoning as needed, then stir in fermented hot sauce to taste and set aside
Cook the cauliflower florets and leaves for 3 minutes in boiling salted water, then drain and rinse under cold water
Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl and mix in the curry powder. Make a well in the centre and add the eggs, then mix well. Add the florets and leaves and mix to coat
Heat oil for deep-frying to a temperature of 180°C. Deep fry the leaves and florets for a couple of minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper
Serve the fritters with the fermented chilli mayonnaise
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