Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Recipe (Gluten free Vegan)

• portions: 4 servings
• temps actif: 15 minutes
• temps total: 1 hour

Ingrédients

2 tsp. sesame oil

2 tsp fresh grated ginger

2 cloves of garlic (, minced)

1/4 cup gluten-free tamari (or soy sauce)

1/3 cup maple syrup

1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sriracha

2 tsp cornstarch or 1.5 tsp tapioca starch

1/4 cup cold water

1/2 cup rice flour

3 tbsp tapioca or corn starch.

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

dash of black pepper and cayenne

1/2 cup water

2 tsp sesame oil

1 small head of cauliflower (, chopped into equal size florets)

Garnish: sesame seeds and scallions

Instructions

Sticky Sesame Sauce: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Cook the garlic ginger for a minute. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple and bring to boil. Mix cornstarch in the water and add this cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil to thicken, Take off heat.

Cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 425 deg F ( 220 C). Line a baking sheet or dish with parchment. In a large bowl add the dry ingredients for the batter and whisk well. Add the wet ingredients and min until smooth.

Add the cauliflower and mix to coat. This batter keeps thickening as it sits, so mix and toss quickly.

Transfer to the the lined baking sheet. and bake for 30 mins. Make the sticky sauce in the meanwhile if you havent yet.

Once baked, you can do one of the following: 1. Brush the sauce over the cauliflower florets and bake for additional 10 to 15 mins (time depends on how crisp and sticky you want the sauce)2. Wait for a few mins then transfer the florets to the sauce. Mix gently to coat. Serve immediately or transfer to the baking sheet to bake for 10 to 15 mins.

Sprinkle black and white sesame seeds and chopped scallions and serve as is, or over rice or in lettuce wraps!

Nutrition

• Calories: 229 kcal
• Lipides Totaux: 5 g
• Lipides Saturés: 1 g
• Sodium: 652 mg
• Glucides Totaux: 43 g
• Fibres Diététiques: 2 g
• Sucres Totaux: 14 g
• Protéines: 4 g