CRISPY BROCCOLI & CHEESE FRITTERS W/ HARISSA AIOLI

GOLDEN OUTSIDE, CHEESY INSIDE
PAIRED WITH A BOLD, HOMEMADE HARISSA AIOLI

SERVINGS: 2–3
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

FRITTERS

• 2 cups broccoli, finely chopped (lightly blanched or steamed)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar or Gruyère, grated
• 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• Olive oil, for pan-frying

HARISSA AIOLI

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, grated or minced
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 3/4 cup neutral oil (grapeseed or canola)
• 1–2 tsp harissa paste (to taste)
• Salt to taste

STEPS

FRITTERS

1. In a bowl, mix broccoli, eggs, cheeses, panko, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Shape into small fritters (2–3 tbsp each).
3. Pan-fry in olive oil over medium heat until golden, 3–4 minutes per side.
4. Serve hot with harissa aioli.

AIOLI

1. Whisk together egg yolk, Dijon, garlic, and lemon juice.
2. Slowly drizzle in oil while whisking until thick and emulsified.
3. Stir in harissa paste and salt.
4. Chill until serving

By Laurent Dagenais