Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a vibrant dish that perfectly balances crispy textures with bold, sweet, and spicy flavors. This delightful recipe transforms cauliflower florets into a mouthwatering treat coated in a sticky sesame sauce, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable to your spice preference, this dish is not only delicious but also healthy and vegan-friendly. Serve it as a main course over rice or as an enticing side dish, and watch it become a favorite at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/3 cup rice flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 2-3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1-2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- Fresh garlic and ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, cornstarch, and optional garlic powder. Gradually add water until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Toss cauliflower florets in the batter until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, minced ginger, garlic, honey/maple syrup, cornstarch, and water for the sauce.
- Once baked, drizzle the sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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