Meanwhile, wash cauliflower, then cut it into a small pieces.
Add the cauliflower to the hot water, cover and cook about 10 minutes, until soft.
Pour the bread slices into a deep dish and fill with enough milk to cover the bread, set aside.
Dry cauliflower and allow to cool about 10 minutes.
Mash the cauliflower with a fork, squeeze the milk from the bread slices and chop onto the cauliflower. Stir with hands to combine.
Make a well in the center, add egg, salt, black paper, parsley, garlic powder to taste, and Parmesan cheese. If the mixture is still too wet, add some breadcrumbs, one tbsp at a time.
Fill the bottom of a plate with breadcrumbs.
Shape a small balls from the cauliflower mixture, roll very well into the breadcrumbs.
Fry into a very hot oil until lightly brown and crispy.