Description
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a delightful dish that combines crispy, tender cauliflower with a rich and flavorful sesame sauce. This easy-to-make recipe features a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy notes, making it perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or as an impressive appetizer for entertaining. Enjoy it alone or paired with rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that everyone will love. The versatility of this dish means you can customize the heat level to suit your preference, ensuring a delicious experience every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 โ 1/4 cup water
- 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice apple vinegar
- 1โ2 tbsp Sriracha sauce, adjust to taste
- 1" fresh ginger, finely minced
- 4โ5 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2โ3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Sesame seeds
- Spring onions, sliced
- Sliced chilis
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). In a mixing bowl, whisk together rice flour, cornstarch, and garlic powder (optional). Gradually add water to form a smooth batter.
- Coat the cauliflower florets in the batter thoroughly and spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- While baking, mix sesame oil, light soy sauce, rice apple vinegar, Sriracha sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, honey (or maple syrup), cornstarch, and water in another bowl until smooth.
- Once baked, drizzle the sauce over the cauliflower while hot and toss gently to coat.
- Serve warm garnished with sesame seeds, spring onions, and sliced chilies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Adjust the amount of Sriracha based on your desired spice level. Feel free to experiment with other vegetables like broccoli or zucchini.