This recipe was supposed to be an onion. Okay, that doesn’t make sense on it’s own so let me explain.
Much like every other idea anyone has ever conceived, all of my creations start with a little inspiration and turn into something else. Sometimes they work, but other times…….not so much. Yeah, so if by some miracle you have ever gotten the impression that things are always sunshine and rainbows for me or that everything turns out perfect in my kitchen, then clearly you haven’t looked very closely at this blog. In fact, it’s usually a, (how do they say it in old movies?) oh yes, a shambles. Things are usually a shambles behind the scenes.
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But as I was saying, this recipe was supposed to be an onion. A bloomin’ onion. You know, those really pretty and artistic looking onions they serve at Outback? Yes, well, I was going to make one to share with you guys, but instead, I just ended up making myself really cranky and running around the kitchen trying not to let everything and everyone in sight set me off. Not a pretty sight. I think I had my whole family wary of my wrath.
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It was the combination of failure right after failure that did it. The first onion I did was working fine until I tried this tip I read that said to freeze the batter on it for a little while before frying it and then I forgot to thaw it out long enough. The center was basically a rock hard cube surrounded by a crispy onion facade. Then the second try I skipped the freezer and just fried it immediately and that worked…until it fell apart because apparently I cut it wrong. After that I made a third one but, although it was much closer, that one still wasn’t right because the pieces wouldn’t pull out and you just ended up yanking of the breading when you tried. Wah wah wah.
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I finally gave up on this project and decided to just fry some cauliflower. I guess you could say it all worked out here because, guys, this cauliflower is kill-ing-it! I mean, of course it is, it’s fried and served with a dip that makes you totally forget you are eating any form of vegetation at all. So score one point for the cauliflower, but then guess what happened. It starts pouring down rain and the light disappears behind black rain clouds right when I was going to take pictures. Plus, I couldn’t seem to find a way to keep the finished thing from looking like a plate of fried cockroaches. This just wasn’t my day.
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You may or may not think these look like fried cockroaches too, but I reached the point of being over it so think whatever you like. Also, I now have a vendetta against the bloomin’ onion an I intend to eventually conquer. I will figure out how to make a perfect specimen and when I do I will be back to gloat share with you all.
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So moral of this story; you should make this because, even if it looks like bugs, it was really good. The dip is similar to a fry sauce but even better with its spicy Cajun flair, and I made the mayo from scratch because the other day I decided that I really don’t want to use store-bought mayo anymore when I can make it at home. It’s so much better.
Okay, so after all of that you are going to make this right? If not, if you do think it looks like bugs, just nod your head and say yes to make me feel better, k? Cool beans. This concludes my ranting, stay tuned for said bloomin’ onion (it’s going to happen eventually).
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I discovered during my trip in York (see my latest post) that there is absolutely nothing wrong with frying a cauliflower by ordering the seductively named "Cauliflower Manchurian" and that was a blast :-) Loved it. And would love your own plate just the same i bet! On another note, an idea: I'd love to see one of those recipes which work... not so much haha ^^ Like... the most disaster plate you ever conceived :P Just for fun.
Haha, well that would definitely make for a hilarious post @herverisson! Thanks for reading and thanks for the inspiration
I discovered during my trip in York (see my latest post) that there is absolutely nothing wrong with frying a cauliflower by ordering the seductively named "Cauliflower Manchurian" and that was a blast :-) Loved it. And would love your own plate just the same i bet! On another note, an idea: I'd love to see one of those recipes which work... not so much haha ^^ Like... the most disaster plate you ever conceived :P Just for fun
Looks amazing as always :D
Thanks @rkrijgsman. Sorry it took me 6 days to get back to you
Dear @gringalicious very tasty. it really looks delocious. wonderful photography
Thanks so much for the kind comment @hamzayousaf
Beautiful photo and very well written text. Thanks for teaching me something knew and keep up the good work! :)
I am so glad you liked it @keks and thanks so much for commenting
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Recipe plz
You should really go away
Why do not you like my presence, are you jealous? Bui paleh
Go where.
This food is very tasty, it is perfect if we enjoy it with family and friends. May you share his recipes.
Thanks @chindy!
Delicious
Thanks @atesi2498
recipe plz? ha ha ha
Thanks @kingsberry. My recipe requests are for steemians that actually read my posts. Thanks again
Looks amazing, and I don't even like cauliflower all that much, but... I am seriously considering giving this a test run. Although it isn't all sunshine and rainbows in your kitchen(you are indeed human) you come out on top, and you do it with style. ;-)
Have a wonderful day. :-D
That is so sweet @inthenow! I really appreciate it.
I love that orange sauce, I can't get enough of it!!
Thanks @fullofhope!
Oh, if it is not too much trouble, recipe please - Portugal
I'm already hungry, an excellent blog, I see that the meal is delicious. Photos are full of emotions - so I stopped to see the details of your blog.
So happy you like it @dobartim! Thanks!
Thanks to you - You are welcome @gringalicious
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I had Fried Cauliflower for dinner at a restaurant on the weekend (different sauce though). I think they had a similar problem. The taste was fantastic!!! But it must have been hard to get the presentation.
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This sounds great Ill be trying this one this weekend. Thank you. Have fun at SteemFest !
If you do give it a try @woodywood143, make a post about it and I will help promote it, if that sounds appealing to you
LOL! I know this feeling all too well... if something I'm cooking doesn't work out the way I want I have to keep coming back and trying again until it's perfected. I tried the bloomin onion once, and I even have the silly cutting guide thing (being a foodie, are you often gifted kitchen gadgets, or is it just me?), and it didn't work well at all. So I made onion rings instead. HAHA I like the cauliflower idea!
Thanks for the awesome comment, I saw a typo that I fixed, thank you very much. Yes, I have some other vendettas hanging out there. They'll eventually end up in some posts for sure. Again, thanks for your continued support
haha I didn't notice the typo until I'd already posted my comment.
You're quite welcome! Your posts are always so fun to read. And thank you for your support as well! :)
Absolutely special one :D
I appreciate you saying that @blazing, have a great day!!
Another yummy recipe!! :D
Thanks so much @crissimioes and thanks for taking the time to comment on my post
Looks very yummy. Great pictures. Thumbs up..👍
Thanks so much for the comment and the upvote @viktor.phuket
It is an interesting recipe, I like the pictures, all your dishes seems so easy to prepare :D
Thanks so much for the kind words @allesia, I appreciate it
We make it the same way in my country and I love it :) Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for commenting @hanen.
Hi my dear! You make a great dish today! Me always when i buy the cauliflower, i cooked like this, i like the fried one, especially when you put it in eggs and fry, wow, the taste is fabulous, thank you for this recipe, i love it.
Sorry this one slipped by me @creativewoman. Thanks so much for your support and I hope this recipe inspires you
wonderful photography
Thanks so much @thelostthing, and welcome to steemit
#1 It doesn't look like bugs, it looks really good. #2. you saying that you think it looks like fried cockroaches makes me wish for a GIF with one piece of cauliflower walking up out of the dish and out of the field of view, like I QUIT! Oh mannn.
That's a great idea, too funny. Ok, next time
That's a great idea, too funny. Ok, next time
Ugh. Your stuff always looks so good. That's really a large part of the pleasure of your posts - you get so much enjoyment without actually having to read that much. The pictures are so vibrant that you often do feel like you can actually taste the food. Anyway, looks delicious! You'll have to do some sort of cooking thing at a Steemit meetup... so that I can sample your cooking, admittedly.
What?
I think that's reasonable...
thanks @jenkinrocket. Where are you located? Maybe I could do a cooking gig at a steemit meetup in the future
Houston, Tx. But I wouldn't mind taking a trip up to Austin if that's more convenient.
It def worked out great. Though the onions failed, love battered cauliflower and these look just amazing! Found the recipe a few posts up ;0 Thanks for another wonderful share.
Thanks so much for your continued suppport @amy-goodrich. I'm seeing most of your posts of late and they're all awesome. Sorry I don't have time to comment, but I think you probably see my votes.
STEEM ON!
Same here... life is so busy on our side of the world too. Just came back from house hunt so now we have to prepare the move down the coast. Still love ya and your beautiful posts.
First time I see fried cauliflower to be honest. Maybe popular in other countries, not in mine.
Not that popular here, but you should give it a try. Maybe you'll start something new in your country
You were so smart, early on, in deciding not to show the process -- just the finished product. Like Julia Childs always stressed, nobody is watching when you drop the chicken on the floor. Just rinse it off and keep on cooking! What happens in the kitchen, stays in the kitchen. Only the food comes out! I think the cauliflower would taste even better than the blooming onion, too! But you will get that Bleeping Blooming Onion figured out! Maybe after SteemFest2!
Yeah, maybe after steemfest. Sorry it took me 6 days to reply @haphazard-hstead. Thanks so much for your continued support
Cauliflower looks so delicious and tasty . I'm beginning to enjoy reading all your post every day. There always something new on your recipes I appreciate you taking the time to share with u
Hey @mannyfig1956, I'm 6 days behind apparently. Thanks so much for commenting
It's really amazing to see that since you changed the ways to give upvote to the first one asking for the recipe, we are discovering so many trolls of steemit! And they keep on doing the same on each of your lovely post my friend.
If I were in your place and getting such people on my posts, I will definitely mute them forever!
Coming back to the recipe, knowing how hard worker you are...I am sure you will get that failed onion recipe right/perfect soon!
Btw I will happily enjoy your 'bugs' looking fried cauliflower...hmmm these are yummy bugs btw!Lol!
Thanks so much @progressivechef. So sorry it took me 6 days to reply to you. Thanks again for your continued support
I'm still new to the concept of food photoshoots but it's somewhat comforting to know that a professional like yourself still experiences meltdowns in the kitchen! I was being a bit adventurous lately as well and it just didn't go to plan at all so I can 100% relate to what you just tried to attempt with the onion!
Good news is, your cauliflower looks delicious and only a hint of fried cockroach ;)
Thanks so much for the words of encouragement @phamished. Sorry it took me 5 days to reply to you
They don't look like roaches, and I am not a fan of cauliflower, but it sounds like you can use just about any veggie with this recipe and it would be great.
Thanks so much for the nice words @elenasrx. Great commenting!