Description
This Sticky Sesame Cauliflower recipe is a delightful vegetarian twist on classic Asian flavors. Crispy baked cauliflower florets are coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Cauliflower
- 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
Sauce
- 1.5 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1/4 cup Light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
- 1–2 tbsp Sriracha Sauce adjust to taste
- 1” Fresh ginger, finely minced
- 4–5 cloves Fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2–3 tbsp Honey/ maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Water
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Spring onions
- Sliced Chillis
Instructions
- Cauliflower – Preheat your oven to 200C / 392F. Line a baking tray with foil or parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice flour, cornstarch, oil, garlic powder, and water to make a smooth thick mixture. Coat the cauliflower florets in this mixture and place in a single layer on the prepared baking tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 200 C / 392 F until just done. Don’t let the cauliflower overcook. You want to retain the crunchy texture.
- Sauce – While the cauliflower is in the oven, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sriracha sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan and cook for 5-6 minutes. If using maple syrup, you can add that at this point too. Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add it to the simmering sauce. Cook till the sauce thickens another 2-3 minutes. Take it off the heat and add the honey to the sauce. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- Assembly – Once the cauliflower is ready, toss it in with the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, spring onions, and chilis. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
