Kung Pao Cauliflower Bites
These crispy and spicy cauliflower bites are coated in a tangy and savory sauce, making them a tasty and healthier alternative to traditional Kung Pao chicken.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450ºF (230ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and soy milk, and whisk until smooth.
- 3
Add the cauliflower florets to the batter and toss until fully coated.
- 4
Transfer the coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until the coating looks dry.
- 5
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over high heat, combine the soy sauce, agave, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch, and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
- 6
Remove the cauliflower from the oven and transfer to a large bowl to cool for 5 minutes. Leave the oven on.
- 7
Add the sauce to the bowl and toss the cauliflower until completely coated, then return to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes.
- 8
Top the cauliflower with chives and sesame seeds, and serve over rice, if desired.
- 9
Enjoy!
Recipe from tasty.co
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Ingredients (14)
- •1 cup all-purpose flour
- •1 teaspoon baking soda
- •1 ½ cups soy milk, or water
- •1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- •½ cup soy sauce
- •½ cup agave nectar
- •1 tablespoon sesame oil
- •1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •2 teaspoons ginger
- •1 tablespoon cornstarch
- •fresh chive, finely chopped, for serving
- •sesame seed, for serving
- •rice, cooked, for serving