Vegan Bang Bang Broccoli
Ingredients
- bang bang sauce
- 1/4 c. vegan mayo
- 2 tbsp. chili paste
- 1 tbsp. agave nectar
- batter
- 1 c. almond milk
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 c. all purpose flour
- 1/2 c. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. hot sauce
- and the rest
- 2 c. panko bread crumbs
- 1 head of broccoli
- oil for frying
- chives for garnish(optional)
Preparation
Make the sauce, whisk together the mayo, chilli paste and agave in a small bowl
Set aside
Make the batter, add the apple cider vinegar to the almond milk in a small bowl and let sit for a few minutes to make vegan buttermilk
Add the flour, cornstarch, and salt to a medium sized mixing bowl, then add the hot sauce and almond milk mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk together until combined
Put the panko in a separate bowl
Cut broccoli into florets, then heat the oil on medium high in a large pan, i like to use a cast iron skillet, you need about 1/2-1 inch of oil at the bottom of the pan
Dip each floret of broccoli in the batter, then into the panko and coat thoroughly
Once the oil is hot add the broccoli to the hot oil
Fry for about a minute or two on each side, or until brown and crispy
Drizzle with sauce and serve immediately