Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
This recipe provides a simple and quick way to prepare delicious sticky sesame cauliflower, perfect as a side dish or light meal. It's packed with flavor and has a pleasant texture, making it a great alternative to traditional meat-based dishes.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Cauliflower
- 1 large head cauliflower
Batter
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
Sesame Sauce
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp ginger grated
- 0.5 tsp sriracha optional
Garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
Prepare Cauliflower and Batter
- Chop the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, water, salt, and pepper until you have a smooth batter.
Coat and Bake
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it’s fully coated. Place the coated florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Make Sesame Sauce
- While the cauliflower bakes, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha (if using) in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it thicken slightly for about 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
- Once the cauliflower is done, transfer it to a large bowl and pour the thickened sesame sauce over it. Toss gently to ensure all florets are evenly coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the battered cauliflower with cooking spray before baking. Adjust sriracha to your spice preference.