Sticky cauliflower bites recipe

Sticky cauliflower bites recipe

Not your average cauliflower recipe by any stretch of the imagination. This is battered, baked, then coated in a sticky, slightly spicy sauce and topped with sesame seeds. It’s a crowd-pleaser, so serve it to friends or family and double up the sauce if you want it extra saucy.

Ingredients

For the cauliflower
  • 120 g plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 120 ml plant-based milk
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 80 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 large cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 pinch each of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4.2 oz plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 4.2 fl oz plant-based milk
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 2.8 oz breadcrumbs
  • 1 large cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 pinch each of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4.2 oz plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 0.5 cup plant-based milk
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 2.8 oz breadcrumbs
  • 1 large cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 pinch each of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the sticky sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh root ginger
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh root ginger
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh root ginger
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp cornflour

Details

  • Cuisine: British
  • Recipe Type: Cauliflower
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Preparation Time: 15 mins
  • Cooking Time: 25 mins
  • Serves: 4

Step-by-step

  1. Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C fan/475°F/gas mark 9 and line a deep roasting tray with baking paper.
  2. Place the flours in a bowl, add the plant-based milk and garlic granules and whisk to create a batter. Season with salt and pepper. Spread out the breadcrumbs on a large plate.
  3. Dip a cauliflower floret in the batter, then roll it in the breadcrumbs and pop it into the prepared tray. Repeat with the remaining florets.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
  5. Place all the sauce ingredients, except the cornflour, in the roasting tray. Add 3–4 tablespoons water, stir to combine and place over a medium heat.
  6. Mix the cornflour and 1 tablespoon water in a small cup or bowl to make a slurry. Pour this into the sauce and keep stirring for a few minutes until it begins to thicken.
  7. Stir in the battered cauliflower until fully coated in the sauce. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds before serving.
  8. The sticky cauliflower is now ready, or it will keep in the fridge for 3 days.

This recipe is from One Pot: Three Ways: Save time with vibrant, versatile vegan recipes by Rachel Ama. Out Thursday 26th August (Yellow Kite, £22.00).

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