Cauliflower Fritters

Name: Cauliflower Fritters
Ingredients: 4 cups steamed* (chopped cauliflower, about 1 medium head (you can also use frozen, steamed cauliflower, defrosted)); 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or gluten-free flour; 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 2 large eggs (beaten); ½ cup grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese (optional if you're dairy-free); ¼ cup fresh parsley or chives (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon sea salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; About ¼ cup hot water; Unrefined olive oil for cooking fritters