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Linda S. Smith

Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

Crispy cauliflower coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, perfect as a side dish or main course.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower Preparation
  • 1 medium Cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/3 cup Rice flour
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/3 - 1/4 cup Water For batter consistency
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1.5 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup Light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
  • 1-2 tbsp Sriracha Sauce (adjust to taste for heat)
  • 1 inch Fresh ginger, finely minced
  • 4-5 cloves Fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 2-3 tbsp Honey or Maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch (for thickening)
  • 1/4 cup Water (for sauce)
Garnishes
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Spring onions
  • Sliced chilies

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine rice flour, cornstarch, and garlic powder.
  3. Drizzle in a teaspoon of oil and mix well.
  4. Gradually add water until you reach a batter-like consistency.
Coating and Baking
  1. Toss the cauliflower florets in the batter until well coated.
  2. Spread them across a baking sheet and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, minced ginger, garlic, honey (or maple syrup), and cornstarch.
  2. Whisk together over medium heat and gradually add the water.
  3. Bring to a simmer until the sauce thickens.
Combining and Serving
  1. Once the cauliflower is crispy and the sauce has thickened, toss the florets in the sauce until evenly coated.
  2. Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds, sliced chilies, and garnish with spring onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Leftover Sticky Sesame Cauliflower can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. For maximum crunch, don’t skip the baking step! Adjust the sauce sweetness or heat as desired.

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