SWEET AND SOUR CAULIFLOWER

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Oyster Sauce Chicken

SWEET AND SOUR CAULIFLOWERIngredients:
For the battered cauliflower
1 head of cauliflower
1 tsp. olive oil
1 cup flour
1 cup water
For the sweet & sour sauce:
1/2 cup maple syrup or sub agave
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1-2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1/2 inch fresh ginger (chopped)
1-2 tsp. chili garlic sauce (optional)
1 tbsp. cornstarch + 1/4 cup water
Toppings:
2 green onions (chopped)
Sesame seeds

Instructions:



  • Start by greasing a large baking sheet with olive oil & preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Chop cauliflower into small pieces.
  • In a large bowl, make the batter by combining water and flour. Mix well until there are no chunks.
  • Dunk each piece of cauliflower into the flour/water mixture and let excess batter drip off before placing on the greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes (flip halfway & cook until crispy).
  • While the cauliflower is baking, make the sauce! In a deep pan, over medium heat, combine the soy sauce with the maple syrup and whisk.
  • Then, add rice vinegar and sesame oil to the mixture and mix.
  • Next, add the chopped garlic, ginger and chili garlic sauce (if using). Mix.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water. Mix this until it is dissolved.
  • Add the cornstarch/water to the sauce and mix again
  • Let the sauce cook until it becomes thick and sticky (you may need to turn the heat up a bit for this to happen)!
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower in the sauce and then transfer to a serving bowl. Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!