Nothing can beat this amazing vegetarian appetizer! Served as a snack or as a side dish, it’s crisp, tasty and easy to make. The homemade tahini dip a.k.a tarator is the perfect accompaniment to this straight forward recipe. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 kg cauliflower, cut into florets
• Vegetable Oil for frying

For the Dip

• ½ cup tahini (tahina or sesame paste)
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp water
• Pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil, and blanch the cauliflower for 8-10 minutes. Remove from water. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Place the cauliflower in and fry for 5-6 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with wax paper or paper towel to drain.
3. To make the dip, combine tahini, lemon juice, water and salt. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning to liking.
4. Serve cauliflower and dip as an appetizer.

P.S. Can also be served in pita bread as a sandwich.