Description
This Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a delightful combination of crispy roasted cauliflower coated in a sweet and savory sauce. It’s an easy yet impressive dish that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 1/3 cup rice flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/3 cup water (adjust as needed)
- 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1–2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (finely chopped)
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic (finely chopped)
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- sesame seeds
- green onions
- sliced chilies
Instructions
- Wash the cauliflower thoroughly and cut it into even florets. Make sure the pieces are not too small so they do not burn while baking.
- In a bowl, mix the rice flour or all-purpose flour, cornstarch, oil, and garlic powder. Gradually add water until a smooth, thick batter forms.
- Dip the cauliflower florets into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let excess batter drip off.
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Spread the coated cauliflower florets evenly on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Flip them halfway through for even cooking.
- While the cauliflower is baking, heat the sesame oil in a small pot. Add the finely chopped ginger and garlic, and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, Sriracha, honey or maple syrup, and cornstarch. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
- Once the cauliflower is baked, remove it from the oven and pour the prepared sauce over it. Mix everything well so the florets are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Garnish the Sticky Sesame Cauliflower with sesame seeds, green onions, and sliced chilies. Serve the dish hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg