Description
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances crispy texture with sweet and spicy flavors, bringing the essence of Asian cuisine to your table. This vegan-friendly recipe is easy to prepare using simple ingredients like fresh cauliflower, sesame oil, and garlic. Whether you’re enjoying it as a side dish, appetizer, or main course, Sticky Sesame Cauliflower promises to satisfy your cravings while being a guilt-free indulgence. With its delightful sauce made from honey or maple syrup and Sriracha, this dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Experience the irresistible crunch and flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more!
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
- 1 tbsp rice apple vinegar
- 1–2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (to taste)
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Toss the cauliflower in the batter until well-coated.
- Spread coated florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with oil. Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- While baking, whisk together sesame oil, light soy sauce, rice apple vinegar, Sriracha sauce, minced garlic, honey/maple syrup, cornstarch, and water in another bowl.
- Once baked, toss the cauliflower in the prepared sauce until evenly coated. Optionally return to oven for an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg