Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 head cauliflower, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
  • 4 salted anchovies, rinsed, filleted and finely minced
  • 9 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino
  • 1/4 pound ricotta salata, whole

Method

  • In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the oil until smoking.
  • Add the cauliflower and the anchovies and cook slowly until the cauliflower is very soft, yet still holding its shape, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Place the cauliflower in a large mixing bowl and add the eggs, bread crumbs, flour and pecorino cheese and stir to mix.
  • In a 10 to 12-inch, non-stick saute pan, heat the oil by the tablespoon and add 3 tablespoons cauliflower mixture, cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  • Remove to serving platter.
  • Continue to make pancakes with the remaining batter.
  • Sprinkle with coarsely grated ricotta salata and serve.