Description
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a crispy, crunchy, and saucy Asian-inspired dish made with roasted cauliflower coated in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy sesame sauce. It’s a plant-based recipe that’s both comforting and full of flavor, perfect as a main course or appetizer.
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower:
1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
1/3 cup rice flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1/3 – 1/4 cup water
For the Sauce:
1.5 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1–2 tbsp sriracha sauce (to taste)
1” fresh ginger, finely minced
4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced
2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
For Garnish:
Sesame seeds
Spring onions
Sliced chilies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking tray with parchment or foil.
- In a bowl, whisk rice flour, cornstarch, oil, garlic powder (if using), and water until smooth.
- Coat cauliflower florets evenly in the mixture and spread in a single layer on the baking tray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through but still crunchy.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl, then add to the sauce. Cook 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in honey or maple syrup. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Toss baked cauliflower in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped spring onions, and sliced chilies.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase sriracha or add red pepper flakes.
- Make it sweeter by using maple syrup or brown sugar instead of honey.
- Ensure soy sauce and cornstarch are gluten-free if needed.
- Add bell peppers or broccoli for more variety.
- For extra crispiness, toss cauliflower in panko breadcrumbs before baking or fry instead of roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
