Crispy Sesame Cauliflower Bites

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• For the Cauliflower:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
• 1 cup oil for frying (omit if baking)
• sesame seeds for garnish
• For the sauce:
• 1 teaspoon sesame or vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
• 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from gimmedelicious.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large shallow bowl combine the flour, cornstarch and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs. Dip cauliflower florets in the egg mixture then into the flour mixture.

To bake cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 420 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.Transfer breaded cauliflower to baking sheet. Spray with coking spray or drizzle with oil. Bake for 30 minutes, turning halfway.

To fry cauliflower: Heat 1 cup oil in a medium pan on medium high heat. Place cauliflower in oil once it's heated and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden.

To make sauce: while the cauliflower is cooking, prepare the sauce. Pour oil to a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until garlic begins to brown. Add all the remaining ingredients and bring it to a boil. Whisk until smooth and thick.

Once the cauliflower has browned, remove it from the oven or oil and place it in a large bowl. Pour sauce over cauliflower and toss until fully coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately. with rice, noodles, veggies or alone..