Description
Experience the delightful crunch and vibrant flavors of Sticky Sesame Cauliflower—a perfect blend of crispy, spicy, and sweet that showcases the best of Asian cuisine. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for family dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at gatherings. Coated in a luscious sticky sauce made from sesame oil, soy sauce, and fresh garlic, each bite is bursting with flavor. Plus, with cauliflower as the star ingredient, this recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional fried dishes without sacrificing taste. Whether you serve it over rice, toss it in a salad, or enjoy it straight from the bowl, Sticky Sesame Cauliflower will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.
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)
- 1" fresh ginger (finely minced)
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic (finely minced)
- 2–3 tbsp honey/maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- sesame seeds (for garnish)
- spring onions (for garnish)
- sliced chillis (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour and optional garlic powder. Gradually add water until you reach a thick batter consistency.
- Toss in the cauliflower florets until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated florets on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for about 25–30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While baking, prepare the sauce by combining sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, minced ginger, minced garlic, honey/maple syrup, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until thickened.
- Once baked, combine the cauliflower with the sauce in a large mixing bowl and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg