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Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

This vegan and gluten-free sticky sesame cauliflower recipe is a crowd pleaser and will probably become one of your new go-to recipes. It's sweet, tangy and absolutely delicious!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: sesame cauliflower
Servings: 2

Ingredients

For the cauliflower

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 80 g brown rice flour
  • 80 g tapioca starch
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 120 ml water
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

For the sauce

  • 100 ml coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 garlic gloves minced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp tapioca starch
  • 100 ml water or vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 220°C.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together rice flour, tapioca starch, onion, garlic & chili powder, salt, pepper & water. The batter should be thick enough to coat the cauliflower.
  • Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and toss in the bowl until well coated.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • To make the sauce, whisk together coconut aminos, maple syrup, garlic, sesame seeds, tomato paste, lemon juice & chili flakes in a pan on medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together tapioca starch and vegetable broth. Pour the mixture into your pan and stir well to thicken the sauce.
  • Add the baked cauliflower and toss to coat. Serve with rice, spring onion and more sesame seeds.

Notes

Coconut Aminos: This is a healthier alternative to soy sauce.