Tortitas de Coliflor con Jamón y Queso

Ingredientes

• 1 medium head cauliflower, approx. 400 grams, cut into florets
• 1/2 cups ham, roughly chopped
• 3 strips bacon rashers, chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• oil

Preparación

1. 1

   Boil water in a pot enough to cook the cauliflower, once boiling add cauliflower then cook for 5 minutes. Remove from pot, drain then set is aside.

2. 2

   Place cauliflower in a food processor then process until finely chopped. Remove cauliflower from the food processor then place it in a paper towel lined plate, place another paper towel on top then let is sit for 30 minutes, this makes sure the paper towel absorbs the extra moisture.

3. 3

   Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl then add the eggs, cheese, ham, bacon, flour, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.

4. 4

   Line a platter with wax/baking paper. Using 4 tablespoons of the mixture at a time, form into small patties (5 inches in diameter and ½ inch thick) then place it on the platter, this will make around 8 patties. Refrigerate patties for an hour to firm up.

5. 5

   Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat, add and heat oil for pan frying. Gently place the cauliflower patties then cook for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely browned.

6. 6

   Remove from pan then place in a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil, serve while hot.