Tom Yam Cauliflower Poppers with Aioli Dip
Looking for a lower calorie appetizer to support your diners’ new year resolution? Try these vegetarian Tom Yam Cauliflower Poppers for starters! Remember to add in the creamy aioli mayo dip to balance the spicy heat.
Ingredients
Cauliflower Poppers
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Medium Head of Cauliflower, chopped into bite sized pieces (yields about 1.3 kg) 1 pc
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All-Purpose Flour 170 g
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Water 120 ml
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Garlic Powder 1 tsp
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Cooking Oil 120 ml
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Pepper, pinch
Tom Yam Glaze
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Water 200 ml
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Corn starch 1 tsp
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Salt, pinch
Dill Aioli Dip
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Garlic Powder 1 tbsp
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Lemon Juice 1 tbsp
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Lemon Zest 0.3 tsp
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Fresh Dill 2 tsp
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Pepper, to taste
Preparation
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Cauliflower Poppers
- In a bowl, combine All-purpose Flour, Water, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper and KNORR Aromat Powder.
- Pat your cauliflower dry with paper towels, then drip it in the batter until fully coated and set aside.
- Set your heat on medium to high. In a pot, add your Cooking Oil.
- Gently place in your Cauliflower, and let it fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown in color.
- Remove with a strainer and let the excess oil drip.
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Tom Yam Glaze
- In a small bowl, add your KNORR Tom Yam Paste, KNORR Lime Powder and water.
- Mix until all ingredients are dissolved and set aside.
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Dill Aioli Dip
- In a small bowl, mix in your BEST FOODS Real Mayonnaise, Lemon Juice, Garlic Powder, Lemon Zest and Fresh Dill.
- Season with KNORR Aromat Powder and Pepper, then mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Garnish with some Dried Dill on top.
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Serving
- Place your deep-fried cauliflower in the Tom Yam sauce mixture, give it a toss until fully coated.
- Place your Dill Aioli Dip in a small bowl and serve it with your Tom Yam Cauliflower Poppers.
