Sticky and Crispy Sesame Cauliflower
Ingredients
Cauliflower Ingredients
-
1
head
cauliflower
-
1 ½
pounds
cassava flour
-
1 ½
cups
water
-
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
1
tablespoon
sesame seeds
Sticky Sesame Sauce Ingredients
-
½
cup
tamari soy sauce
-
¼
cup
maple syrup
-
2
tablespoons
toasted sesame oil
-
2
tablespoons
rice vinegar
-
1
tablespoon
tomato paste
-
2
tablespoons
chili paste (such as Gochujang)
-
3
cloves
garlic
-
3
inches
fresh ginger
-
2
tablespoons
sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the cauliflower into small florets.
- In a large bowl, mix cassava flour, water, garlic powder, and sesame seeds to create a batter.
- Coat the cauliflower florets in the batter and transfer them to the baking sheets with space between each piece.
- Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes.
- While baking, prepare the sauce by combining tamari, maple syrup, sesame oil, rice vinegar, tomato paste, chili paste, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame seeds in a saucepan and bringing it to a boil.
- Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- After 20 minutes, remove the cauliflower, let it cool slightly, and then toss it with most of the sauce.
- Return the cauliflower to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the cauliflower sit for 5 minutes before serving, drizzled with remaining sauce and topped with extra sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
35g
Total protein
5g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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