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Arnabeet Harra

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Course
#Mezze

Appetizer

Main Course
Cuisine
Lebanese

Description

Inspired by Lebanese batata harra, which has always been one of my favorite dishes, arnabeet harra is a delicious twist on the classic. In this version, cauliflower replaces the traditional starchy potatoes.

Ingredients
 

  • 2 medium heads of cauliflower both weighing 1,500 g / 3.3 lb in total
  • 1 small head of garlic
  • ½ cup olive oil divided between roasting the cauliflower florets and making the sauce
  • 1 cup finely chopped cilantro stems removed
  • 1 red habanero or chili optional
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper paste — check the recipe on our blog or use a ready-made one from the market
  • Juice of 1 large lemon

Instructions
 

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the cauliflower into medium-sized florets, making them as evenly sized as possible.
  • To clean the cauliflower, place the florets in a bowl, cover them with water, and add a splash of white vinegar. Let them soak for 15 minutes, then rinse them thoroughly under running water and drain well.
  • To roast the cauliflower, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the florets in a single layer. Season with salt and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Roast in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F for 22 minutes. Remove from the oven and flip the florets. Return them to the oven and roast for another 22 minutes. Flipping the cauliflower halfway through roasting is essential for achieving golden, crispy edges.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic cloves together with the red habanero or red chili.
  • Heat ¼ cup of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the crushed garlic and chopped cilantro, stir well, then add the red pepper paste. Cook for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Gently add the roasted cauliflower florets and toss everything together for another 2 minutes.
  • Squeeze the juice of 1 large lemon.
  • Finish with the lemon juice, taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed. Serve with Arabic bread, and happy eating!

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Notes

Frying the cauliflower florets instead of roasting them makes them even crispier, with a tender interior and a deliciously crisp exterior.
Keyword cauliflower, cilantro, Lemon Juice, Red Pepper Paste
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