Description
A delicious vegan dish featuring crispy cauliflower florets coated in a sweet and savory sticky sauce, delivering a delightful crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cauliflower florets in cornstarch until they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the coated cauliflower on a baking sheet and drizzle with vegetable oil.
- Bake the cauliflower for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Mix soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Toss the baked cauliflower in the sauce until well coated.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For a quicker option, use an air fryer with adjusted cooking time. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they last up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sticky sesame cauliflower, vegan recipe, crispy cauliflower, plant-based dish, Asian cuisine