It’s a Meatless Monday and Deep South Staple Mash-Up! I grew up eating Country Fried Steak…I love it and crave it from time to time. It’s one of my favorite things to get at Cracker Barrel. But, in an effort to be healthier, I don’t eat it too often. But switching out the steak with one of my favorite veggies makes this fried goodness slightly healthier! Cauliflower is hearty enough to lend itself to being cut like a steak, so it is the perfect way to make this Deep South Staple a meatless meal.
See below for step x step instructions (with pictures) and scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe!
White Dinner Plate / Kitchen Towel / Ramekin
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Recipe:
STEP 1: Cut the Cauliflower into steaks. The best way to do this, is to trim the core and take off all the leaves. Cut the head in about 1 inch slices out of cauliflower.
Bamboo Cutting Board (similar)
STEP 2: Sprinkle the cauliflower steaks with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Bamboo Cutting Board (similar)
STEP 3: In a small bowl, whisk the flour, white pepper, baking powder and 2 teaspoons salt together. Add 3 tablespoons milk and mix it around in the flour. Transfer to to a shallow dish.
Glass Bowls
STEP 4: In another shallow dish, whisk together eggs and remaining milk.
Pyrex Dish
STEP 5: Dredge each cauliflower steak in the flour mixture.
STEP 6: After dredging into flour, coat each steak with the egg mixture.
Pyrex Dish
STEP 7: Return the egg coated steak back the flour mixture and then place on a wire rack until ready to fry.
STEP 8: Fill a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet with oil about 1 inch high. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
Cast-Iron Pan
STEP 9: Once oil is hot, fry each coated cauliflower steak until golden brown, turning as needed. This will take about 5 minutes.
Cast-Iron Pan / Cooling Rack
STEP 10: Season with a little salt once you take out of oil and serve immediately with warm gravy.
White Dinner Plate / Kitchen Towel / Ramekin
If you like this you may also enjoy the following:
For more Meatless meals, try Thai-Style ‘Meatballs’ or Chickpea Curry.
For more Cauliflower dishes, try Honey-Garlic Cauliflower or Sweet & Sour Cauliflower.
For another Deep South Staple recipe, try my Banana Pudding.
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