Better Than Takeout Sesame Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into medium florets, stems removed
Batter
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup brown rice flour or GF all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon liquid aminos or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup GF breadcrumbs
Sesame sauce
- 1/4 cup liquid aminos or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sweetener of choice (maple syrup, agave, coconut sugar, swerve)
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 teaspoons tapioca flour, arrowroot powder, or corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Accompaniments
- 1 bunch broccolini, steamed
- 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Preparation
Mix together all ingredients for the batter in a bowl, except breadcrumbs. It should be slightly thinner than pancake batter. Add cauliflower florets and toss to coat.
Remove cauliflower from batter one by one with a fork, letting excess drip off, and transfer to an oiled parchment-lined baking sheet without overcrowding. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Bake in a 400-degree oven for 25 minutes until golden.
Make the sauce by adding all ingredients except tapioca flour to a small saucepan and simmer to thicken. Mix tapioca flour with water and stir into the sauce until desired texture is achieved.
While the cauliflower is baking, steam the broccolini and cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions.
Remove the cauliflower from the oven and let it cool for 3-5 minutes to prevent sogginess. Transfer to a bowl and toss gently with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
This dish is a gluten-free and vegan alternative to takeout sesame cauliflower, baked instead of fried for a healthier option with lower sodium and no refined sugar.
It is ready in 35 minutes and serves 4 people, making it ideal for Meatless Monday or family dinners.
