Sweet and Sour Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. olive oil (or parchment paper)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup water
- for the sweet & sour sauce:
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or sub agave
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1-2 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger (chopped)
- 1-2 tsp. chili garlic sauce (optional)
- toppings:
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- sesame seeds
Preparation
Start by greasing a large baking sheet with olive oil (or line with parchment paper) & preheat oven to 450°F
Chop cauliflower into small pieces
In a large bowl, make the batter by combining water and flour. Mix well until there are no chunks
Dunk each piece of cauliflower into the flour/water mixture and let excess batter drip off before placing on the greased baking sheet
Bake for 20-25 minutes (flip halfway & cook until crispy)
While the cauliflower is baking, make the sauce! In a deep pan, over medium heat, combine the soy sauce with the maple syrup and whisk
Then, add rice vinegar and sesame oil to the mixture and mix
Next, add the chopped garlic, ginger and chili garlic sauce (if using). Mix
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water. Mix this until it is dissolved
Add the cornstarch/water to the sauce and mix again
Let the sauce cook until it becomes thick and sticky (you may need to turn the heat up a bit for this to happen)
In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower in the sauce and then transfer to a serving bowl. Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy
