General Tso’s cauliflower
Tavernakaya, 27 E. Main St.
A popular dish for vegetarians and omnivores alike, the deep-fried cauliflower holds powerful flavor even without the bright sweet-and-spicy sauce.
Fried cauliflower taco
Tex Tubb’s Taco Palace, 2009 Atwood Ave.
While fried cauliflower as a taco filling may smack of veggie-happy California, it makes sense — the deep, almost meaty flavors here are paired with contrasting vegetables (spinach and corn relish) and double-down on the richness with cheese and crema. A spirited pico de gallo is the triumphant finish.
Aloo gobhi
Dhaba Indian Bistro, 8333 Greenway Blvd., Middleton
If cauliflower and potatoes long-cooked in a spicy tomato sauce doesn’t sound like heaven to you, you have never tried aloo gobhi. This is a stand-up version.
