Em Shaat (Middle Eastern Cauliflower Fritters)

A spicy fritter full of taste. Great as a side dish, or in between pita bread as a sandwich like my husband likes it. Leftovers can be refrigerator and eaten cold. *these measurements are approximate, I'm not good at keeping measurements*

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6 -8  cauliflower florets
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1 -2  serrano pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped parsley (fine)
• 1  egg
• 3  tablespoons flour (approximately)
• 1⁄2 cup milk, approximately
•  salt
•  corn oil (for frying)
•  lemon (optional)

Directions

1. Boil cauliflower until tender but not mushy.
2. Once cauliflower is done drain, put in a large bowl.
3. Separate the floret, keep it somewhat chunky. So cut it into half or fourths.
4. Meanwhile chop garlic and hot pepper together in a mortar or food processor well.
5. Add hot pepper,garlic,chopped parsley,1 beaten egg,flour,milk, and salt to taste.
6. Batter should be thin, a tiny bit thinner than pancake batter.
7. If batter is too thick, add a bit water. If batter is too thin, add more flour.
8. Mix well together with a spoon.
9. Meanwhile let oil get hot enough to fry.
10. You can make the fritters large or small.
11. Add mixture to oil with a tablespoon.
12. Two tablespoon full of mixture will make a large fritter.
13. Let fry until golden.
14. Squeeze lemon on top (optional).
15. Enjoy!