Directions
For the Smoky Romesco Sauce
Step 1
Toast all ingredients, purée together, set aside.
For the Cauliflower Croquettes
Step 1
Heat oven to 400°F. Place cauliflower on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
Heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat and stir in flour. Whisk mixture for 5 minutes. Slowly pour in milk and whisk continuously until mixture thickens, approximately 20 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted, then add cooked cauliflower.
Step 3
Pour mixture into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap until cooled. Shape cauliflower mixture into desired circular shape, place on baking tray and freeze for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Place breadcrumbs and eggs into separate bowls and dip each cauliflower croquette into the egg and then cover in breadcrumbs. Bake for 25 minutes at 400°F, then grill for 2 minutes, until golden.
Step 5
Spoon Romesco sauce on top of cauliflower croquette and garnish with hazelnuts and oil.