Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

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Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

This Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is the perfect easy recipe when you are craving something crispy, saucy, and full of bold flavor. The cauliflower bakes until lightly golden, then gets tossed in a sticky sesame sauce with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sriracha, and a touch of sweetness. Serve it right away over rice or noodles for a delicious vegetarian meal that tastes better than takeout.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Asian cauliflower recipe, baked cauliflower, crispy cauliflower, sesame cauliflower, sticky sesame cauliflower, vegetarian cauliflower recipe

Cooking Method: Oven, Stovetop

Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan-friendly, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 218kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower cut into florets
1/3 cup rice flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder optional
1/3 cup water or 1/4 cup
1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp sriracha sauce adjust to taste
1 inch fresh ginger finely minced
4 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp spring onions sliced
1 tbsp chillis sliced

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C / 392°F and line a baking tray with foil or parchment paper.
Cut the cauliflower into similar-sized florets so they bake evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice flour, cornstarch, oil, garlic powder, and water until you have a smooth, thick batter.
Coat the cauliflower florets in the batter, then arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking tray.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cauliflower is just done and lightly golden. Do not overcook it, so it keeps some crunch.
While the cauliflower bakes, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sriracha, minced ginger, and minced garlic in a small saucepan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
Whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/4 cup water, add it to the simmering sauce, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the honey, or add maple syrup while the sauce is cooking.
Toss the baked cauliflower with the sticky sesame sauce, garnish with sesame seeds, spring onions, and sliced chillis, and serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegan-friendly version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
Serve the cauliflower right after tossing it with the sauce so it stays crispy on the outside and soft inside.

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