Vegan Glazed Orange Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 2 small heads of cauliflower (makes around 3 cups of florets), raw
- Oil for frying
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 4 tbsp water
- Extra orange slices
- Sesame seeds
Batter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup water
Breading
- 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut (or sub more bread crumbs)
Glaze
- 1 cup orange juice from 2 navel oranges (or orange juice of choice)
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
Preparation
Cut cauliflower into florets
Mix batter ingredients together to form a smooth batter
Dip cauliflower florets in batter, then coat in breading mixture
Fry battered and breaded cauliflower in oil until golden and crispy
Combine glaze ingredients in a saucepan, add cornstarch mixture, and cook until thickened
Toss fried cauliflower in the glaze to coat evenly
Garnish with sesame seeds and extra orange slices before serving
