Vegan cauliflower wings are always a hit and this spicy garlic version from Chef Jah is no exception. The secret is shaping the wings with cauliflower stuffed in rice paper and then pan frying them crispy! The wings are seasoned with our Harissa and dipped in honey harissa for an extra kick!
Recipe and photo by Chef Ja'Mila Hatchett
1 Head of CauliflowerÂ
4-5 Tablespoons of PUR Spices Medium or Spicy HarissaÂ
2-3 cloves of garlic minced
2-3 Tablespoons of minced red onionÂ
2 oz of minced fresh thyme and rosemary
6 oz of long chopped scallionsÂ
1 1/2 Cup of EVOO
3-4 Sheets of clear rice paper 1/2 cup of honey + 1/4 cup of PUR Spices Medium or Spicy Harissa for sauce Season to taste with: -smoked paprika -garlic powder -onion powder -Himalayan salt
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Cut your vegetables; Cut your cauliflower down into 1/2 inch florets (The less stem the better)
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Add your florets to a gallon sized ziplock bag and then add EVOO
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Add minced garlic, onion, PUR Spices Medium & Spicy Harissa, fresh thyme and rosemary
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Gently massage the ingredients into the florets, especially the paste
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Season to taste with smoked paprika , ADO* black garlic mushroom powder, onion powder, himalayan salt
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Gently massage then add to the refrigerator overnight or 6 hours min.
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After marination time is done pull the cauliflower bag out and sit on the counter to bring to room temperature
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Here's the tricky part, In a large skillet, bring about 1 inch of water to boil, then simmer on medium
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Take your rice paper and submerge it with two tongs for 2 seconds, flip if needed* (depends on brand *Be careful not to let the paper stick to itself*
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Next lay your rice paper on a dry work surface surface
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With tongs pull out 1-2 florets and add in the middle of the rice paper
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Fold the four corners in until the floret(s) are completely enclosed , sight aside on a lightly oiled pan as you repeat these steps
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Bring your 1/2 cup of EVOO to a simmer (medium-low) in a medium skillet
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Add your "wings" to oil and turn every 2 mins
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Add minced garlic, sliced red onions and scallions to the skillet , turn on low then simmer for 2 mins
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This should take no longer than 10 mins tops, pull out and serve with Harissa Honey Sauce*