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vegan cauli-fil-a sandwiches

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower sliced
  • ½ cup aquafaba {brine from a can of chickpeas}
  • ¼ cup plain unsweetened cashew milk {or your favorite non-dairy milk}
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3-4 cups sunflower or corn oil
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • preferred condiments like mayo ketchup, lettuce, pickles, etc

Instructions

  • First, rinse the cauliflower and trim off the excess stalk and leaves from the bottom.
  • Cut the cauliflower head into slices about ¾" thick. The ones that will stay most like slices are the ones in the very middle, but try your best! Smaller pieces are absolutely okay too.
  • In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the flour and all the seasonings.
  • In another large shallow bowl, whisk together the cashew milk and aquafaba.
  • Prepare a sheet pan with parchment/plastic wrap/wax paper to place your breaded cauliflower on, then start your assembly line!
  • First, coat the cauliflower pieces lightly with flour. Then dunk them in the cashew milk/aquafaba mixture. Then back into the flour, being sure to shake off the excess. Repeat with all cauliflower pieces.
  • Prepare a sheet pan with a cooling rack and/or paper towels for the cooked cauliflower.
  • Pour the oil in a large frying pan. Be sure that it's not too wide, you want the oil to be about 3" deep.
  • Heat over medium heat until the oil shimmers and very lightly bubbles from the bottom.
  • Add in the cauliflower a few pieces at a time. You will cook the big slices for about 4-5 min per side, the smaller pieces will be a little less! Just eyeball it, be sure not to crowd the pan, and cook until breading is nice and golden brown.
  • Serve immediately on hamburger buns or with sauces for dipping.
  • *NOTE*: I did not pre-cook my cauliflower as I found that it cooked enough when frying, but if you wish, you can boil the cauliflower for LITERALLY 1-2 minutes just so it's a little more tender. Be careful when breading and frying as it'll be softer!