Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a must-try dish that combines crispy cauliflower florets with a mouthwatering sweet and spicy sesame sauce. This Asian-inspired recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 – 1/4 cup water
- 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- Fresh ginger, minced
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, cornstarch, garlic powder if using, and water to create a smooth batter.
- Coat each floret in the batter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- While baking, prepare the sticky sauce by combining sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sriracha, ginger, garlic, honey/maple syrup, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Once baked, transfer the cauliflower to a mixing bowl and toss with the sticky sauce until well coated.
- Serve on a platter garnished with sesame seeds and spring onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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