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Salt-and-Pepper Cauliflower

By Justin Lee
SaltandPepper Cauliflower recipe from chef Justin Lee of Fat Choy
Photograph by Frank Frances, food styling by Lillian Chou, prop styling by Sophia Pappas

This crispy salt-and-pepper cauliflower from Fat Choy chef and owner Justin Lee sidesteps the fuss of frying your florets without compromising on crunchiness. (Who really wants to deep-fry at home anyways?) Leave the hassle to the restaurants and instead just roast them in the oven until deeply browned. Click this way for more of our favorite cauliflower recipes.

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