Baked General Tao Cauliflower with Sticky Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower head
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3.5 cups dairy-free milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons dairy-free butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoons corn flour or all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1.25 cups water
  • 2.5 teaspoons ginger powder
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar

Preparation

  1. Rinse and divide the cauliflower head into florets, then blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes and drain.

  2. In a bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 3.5 cups dairy-free milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon baking powder.

  3. Coat the florets with the mixture and place them on a non-stick baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the oven at 400°F for 25 minutes, then flip the pieces and bake for another 30 minutes or until desired crispness.

  5. In a pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of dairy-free butter.

  6. Add 2 tablespoons minced ginger, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and 1.5 teaspoons corn flour or all-purpose flour, mixing until no lumps.

  7. Stir in 0.5 cup tamari or soy sauce, 1.25 cups water, 2.5 teaspoons ginger powder, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ketchup, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar.

  8. Bring to a light boil and cook until the sauce reduces and has a sticky consistency.

  9. Turn off the heat, let the sauce cool for 3 minutes, then coat the baked cauliflower florets with the sauce.

  10. Serve and enjoy.

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