Sweet & Sticky Sesame Cauliflower (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce with Sticky Sesame Flavors
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2 teaspoons of sesame oil for cooking
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A 2-teaspoon amount of freshly-grated ginger
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2 minced garlic cloves
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1/4 cup of tamari (gluten-free) or soy sauce
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1/3 cup of maple syrup for sweetness
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1 and 1/2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon of sriracha to spice it up
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2 teaspoons cornstarch (or use 1 and 1/2 teaspoons tapioca starch)
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1/4 cup cold water for mixing
→ Mix for Crispy Cauliflower
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1/2 cup of rice flour for texture
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3 tablespoons of tapioca or cornstarch
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A sprinkle (1/2 teaspoon) of garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Pinch of both cayenne and black pepper
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1/2 cup of water to bind it all
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2 teaspoons sesame oil for that nutty flavor
→ Main Ingredients and Garnishes
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One small cauliflower, cut into similar-sized pieces
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Black and white sesame seeds to top it off
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Chopped fresh scallions to garnish
# Instructions:
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Heat a pan over medium temperature. Add sesame oil and let garlic and ginger cook for about a minute until they smell amazing. Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup, stirring until it comes to a light boil. Mix your cold water and cornstarch in a small dish until smooth, then add that to the sauce. Stir until it thickens up, then take it off the heat.
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Turn your oven up to 425°F (approx. 220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients for the batter. Add in sesame oil and water, blending until smooth.
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Dip the cauliflower pieces into the batter, making sure they’re well-coated. Spread them out on your baking tray so they roast evenly.
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Put the tray in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes. If you haven’t made your sesame sauce yet, now’s the time to do it.
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Two ways to do this: Either slather sauce on the baked cauliflower, then bake it for 10-15 more minutes, or cool the pieces a little after the first bake, mix them gently with the sauce, and bake again until everything’s sticky and delicious.
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Finish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions on top. Eat them as is, scoop them onto rice, or tuck them into fresh lettuce wraps!
# Notes:
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Want extra protein? Add tofu, seitan, or soy curls instead of some cauliflower.
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Don’t let the batter sit too long—it’ll thicken up if you wait to coat the veggies!
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Go as spicy as you like by tweaking the sriracha amount.