Gluten Free Fried Veggie Trio with Spicy Feta Sauce
Since writing my post, Banana Nut Waffles (which were almost gluten-free), I have been thinking about other ways to use rice flour. It really makes for a light and crispy coating. My Gluten Free Fried Veggie Trio with Spicy Feta Sauce will have you licking your fingers. I served this as a side to some yummy chicken I cooked in the slow cooker and it went great together. This would be a delicious appetizer as well. I know I have posted gluten-free recipes back to back. I am not on a new health kick or anything, I just wanted to have some alternatives for people who are following a gluten-free diet. Many of the Turkish dishes would be gluten-free, they just may not be listed as being gluten-free. Check them out by using the search bar. Hope you like this recipe! As always Afiyet Olsun!
- For the Spicy Feta Sauce:
- 1½ Cup Yogurt
- 4-5 ounces Feta Cheese
- 4 Cloves Garlic, Smashed
- ¼ Cup Finely Chopped Parsley
- 1½ Teaspoons Dried Mint
- 1½ Teaspoons Dried Dill
- 1½ Teaspoons Aleppo Pepper
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- For the Veggies:
- Cooking oil (Amount depends on the pan you use. I used about ½ Cup.)
- 2 Cups Cauliflower, cut into small pieces
- 2 Cups Okra, ends trimmed and cut into small pieces
- 1 Medium Zucchini, cut into 1 inch rounds then quartered
- 1 Cup Rice Flour
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- Using the salt, smash the garlic into a paste.
- Place in a mixing bowl.
- Crumble the feta cheese. Reserve 1-2 Tablespoons for garnish and add the rest of the cheese to the mixing bowl.
- Stir in ½ Cup of the yogurt, the salt and the dried spices. Mix well.
- Add the rest of the yogurt, parsley and lemon juice.
- Stir well then garnish with reserved cheese and a pinch of Aleppo pepper.
- Wash the vegetables and shake off excess water.
- Cut into small pieces.
- Add cooking oil to a frying pan and heat over medium high heat.
- Add the rice flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices in a gallon ziploc bag. Shake well.
- Working one vegetable at a time, place in the bag to coat well.
- Test the oil by dropping one piece of vegetable into the hot oil.
- If it is hot enough (aka sizzling hot), shake the excess rice flour mixture from the vegetables and place into the frying pan. Fry 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Repeat this process with each vegetable.
- Serve with Spicy Feta Sauce. Afiyet olsun!
