Description
A delightful combination of crunchy cauliflower and savory flavors, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
- Toss cauliflower florets in cornstarch and salt until well-coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok and fry cauliflower until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, sauté red onion, celery, and garlic in a splash of oil until just tender.
- In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients except the cornstarch slurry. Add to the pan and simmer. Stir in slurry to thicken.
- Toss in the fried cauliflower and stir to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying for maximum crispiness. Fry in batches if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cauliflower, crispy, vegan, appetizer, side dish