Cauliflower cheese fritters

Cauliflower cheese, in pancake form! What's not to love? Mix up a quick batter for these easy veggie cakes that make a great dinner with salad, or could be topped with eggs and chilli sauce for an alternative brunch.

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Serves 2-4

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Sea salt
300g cauliflower
2 eggs
2 tbsp plain flour
100g Cheddar cheese, grated
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable or sunflower oil, for frying

Cooking instructions

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Chop or break the cauliflower into small, bite-sized florets then add to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
Check how soft they are – they may need another 3-4 minutes, depending on their size, you want them to be tender and soft but still just holding their shape (not turning to mush!). Drain through a colander then place the colander back over the empty pan off the heat and leave them to steam dry while you make the batter.
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and beat together. Add the flour, cheese and some seasoning and mix well to combine. Tip in the cooked cauliflower and mix through, breaking up the florets a bit more as you go to create a lumpy mixture.
Drizzle enough oil into a large frying pan so there is a thin layer across the base. Place over a medium heat and let it heat up – if you drop a tiny bit of the batter into the pan, it should sizzle instantly.
Add large spoonful’s of the batter to the pan, pressing down lightly to create 2-3 round fritters in the pan at a time (you will need to cook in batches). Increase the temperature slightly to medium-high and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Carefully lift up the fritters (with a spatula or palette knife - they can be quite fragile but don't worry if they do break apart) and check the underneath is crisp and golden brown. Carefully flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes so golden brown on both sides.
Place on a plate or tray lined with kitchen paper to drain any excess oil. Keep warm (on a tray in a low oven) while you cook the remaining batches. Serve with a simple green garnish – rocket, spinach or watercress are all coming into season, and a punchy relish or chilli sauce.

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