Baked Sticky Cauliflower Wings
Ingredients
- 10-12 bite-sized cauliflower florets
- 1/4 cup plain flour
- 1 tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk
- salt to taste
- breadcrumbs
Sauce
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. water
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp sriracha hot sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic
Toppings
- chopped spring onions
- sesame seeds
Preparation
Sprinkle 1 tsp salt on the cauliflower florets and set it aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the plain flour, garlic powder, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika and plant-based milk. Add 1 tbsp. water and salt to taste. Mix it well.
Dip the cauliflower into the batter and coat with breadcrumbs. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes at 210 degrees Celsius.
Combine the soy sauce, water, maple syrup, juice of 1 lemon, sriracha hot sauce, ketchup and cornstarch. Mix it well and set aside.
In a non-stick pan, toast 1 tbsp. sesame seeds for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown (optional).
Sauté 4 cloves of diced garlic and pour the sauce mixture into the pan. Stir until the sauce thickens.
Add the baked cauliflower florets into the pan and give it a good stir, making sure that they are well coated with the sauce.
Transfer to a plate and top it with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy with steamed rice.
