Vegetables & sides / RICETTI
Maltese cauliflower patties
Mashed cauliflower, egg and cheese fried as patties.
◷ 45 min / 4 servings
Method
- Boil cauliflower florets for 10 minutes. Drain and let steam dry.
- Mash lightly and mix with eggs, flour, cheese, chopped garlic and parsley.
- Season. Heat oil and add spoonfuls of mixture to the pan.
- Flatten slightly and fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and set in the centre.
✳ From the kitchen
These use mashed cauliflower, unlike whole florets dipped in batter.
Tradition reference
Restaurants Malta · Cauliflower fritters ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.