Description
This Sticky Sesame Cauliflower recipe is a delightful vegetarian twist on the classic Asian takeout favorite. Crispy baked cauliflower florets are coated in a sweet and savory sticky sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and garnished with green onions for a burst of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
Batter:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup water
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for baking sheet)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat cauliflower: In a large bowl, whisk together the batter ingredients, coat cauliflower, and bake until golden and crisp.
- Make sauce: In a saucepan, combine sauce ingredients, simmer, and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Combine: Toss baked cauliflower in the sticky sauce until coated.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and a gluten-free flour blend.
- This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
