Cauliflower Cheddar Fritters - Vegan

This is a vegan version of SaraFish's Cauliflower Cheddar Fritters. Prep time includes refrigeration.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Yields: 8-10 fritters

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Ener-G Egg Substitute
• 2  tablespoons warm water
• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  rice milk
• 1  teaspoon  Earth Balance natural buttery spread, melted
• 1  cup cauliflower, chopped small
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped and sauteed in a small amount of Earth Balance
• 1  cup vegan cheddar cheese (Daiya Cheddar Shreds)
• 1⁄2-1  cup  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Whisk the egg substitute with the warm warm. Add the next 5 ingredients and make a smooth batter.
2. Mix in next 3 ingredients. For best results, refrigerate for an hour or so (but not necessary).
3. Add enough vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet to come up about 1/2-inch, and set heat to medium-high. When oil is ready (will pop when drop of water hits it), add fritters by the spoonful and pan-fry until browned and crispy, turning once.
4. Sprinkle with salt immediately upon removing from oil.