Beignets Of Cauliflower And Potatoes
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      large         potato -- boiled, peeled
     1/2  pound         cauliflower -- boiled 25 minutes
                        and refreshed
   2                    garlic cloves -- finely chopped
   2      large         eggs
   1      tablespoon    chopped fresh parsley
   1      tablespoon    chopped fresh thyme leaves
   2      tablespoons   sliced scallions
     1/2  teaspoon      fennel seeds
     1/4  teaspoon      baking soda
     1/4  cup           milk - -- (scant)
     1/4  cup           flour
     1/4  cup           bread crumbs
   2      quarts        peanut oil -- for frying
 

Preparation:

Preheat oil to 385 degrees. Press potatoes through a ricer into a large mixing bowl. Chop cauliflower roughly and add to potato mixture. Add garlic, eggs, parsley, thyme, scallions, fennel, baking soda, milk and flour and mix well. Form golf ball-sized balls and roll in bread crumbs. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Drop balls into oil and fry until deep golden brown. Remove, season and serve. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A07)