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Korean Fried Cauliflower

Sana Gilani
This sweet and spicy fried cauliflower is exactly what you need to satisfy that fried food craving while keeping it healthy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For batter:

  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cauliflower head cut in florets
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For sauce:

  • ⅓ cup chili garlic sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • Sesame seeds garnish
  • 1 green onion chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mix up all the dry ingredients of the batter then add in the egg and water.
  • Take cauliflower florets and coat them in the batter in batches.
  • To fry, heat up oil on medium-high and add in florets carefully submerging half the floret. Allow to cook for a few minutes and then flip and let other side cook.
  • Once fried place on paper toweled lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with a little salt to taste.
  • In a pan add in all the sauce ingredients and mix on medium heat until everything is combined and warm through.
  • Once combined toss in florets and carefully fold through sauce until thoroughly coated.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
  • Eat as soon as possible, to retain maximum crispiness.
  • Enjoy!