Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of crispy cauliflower coated in a sticky sesame glaze with this vegan Asian-inspired dish. Perfect as a main course or side dish, this recipe offers a balance of sweet and savory tastes that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- cooking spray or oil for baking
For the sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare cauliflower: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, water, and soy sauce until smooth. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush with oil. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Make the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, maple syrup (or honey), rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
- Coat cauliflower with sauce: Once the cauliflower is baked, transfer to a large bowl and pour the sticky sesame sauce over the top. Toss to coat evenly. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crispy version, air fry the battered cauliflower at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
