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Prep time
20 minutes
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Cook time
40 minutes
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Serves
2
Author Notes
This recipe has just enough of everything: tanginess, sweetness, and spice. Serve it as a party snack or eat it as a side with rice. —Ria Elciario
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Ingredients
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450 grams
cauliflower (about half a head)
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1/2 cup
cornstarch
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1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt (for batter)
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1/2 teaspoon
paprika
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1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder
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1/2 cup
water (for batter)
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3 tablespoons
soy sauce
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1 pinch
kosher salt (for sauce)
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1/4 tablespoon
sesame oil
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2 tablespoons
honey
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1/2 tablespoon
brown sugar
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2
cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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1/4 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon
water (for sauce)
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1/2 tablespoon
cornstarch (for slurry)
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1/2 tablespoon
water (for slurry)
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4 tablespoons
vegetable oil (for frying)
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1
slice of lemon (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon
sesame seeds (optional)
Directions
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Wash cauliflower and break it apart into your desired size.
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Mix all batter ingredients (cornstarch, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, water) together, then add cauliflower and gently toss to coat everything.
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Using a non-stick pan, heat up vegetable oil over medium-high.
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Add in cauliflower pieces individually to make sure it doesn’t stick to each other. Fry each side until golden brown and crispy for about 15-20 mins.
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In the meantime, prepare your sauce (soy sauce, kosher salt, sesame oil, honey, brown sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh lemon juice, water) and slurry. Note: Don’t add the slurry into your sauce mixture.
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Once the cauliflower is cooked, temporarily transfer them onto a plate and transfer the oil onto a small cup for later use.
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Using the same non-stick pan, pour your sauce and let it reduce for about 3 mins on low heat. Once you notice the garlic softened, add in slurry and mix. Let it simmer for about 2 more minutes.
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Turn off the heat then toss in your cauliflower.
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Plate and garnish with sesame seeds and a slice of lemon.
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