Description
A flavorful plant-based twist on classic General Tso’s chicken, featuring crispy cauliflower and a sweet and spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 whole red chili pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the 3/4 cup of water.
- Coat the cauliflower: Trim the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, add them to the batter, and toss until well coated. Spread the florets in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake the cauliflower: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Make the sauce: While the cauliflower is baking, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1/4 cup of water in a small bowl.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and chili pepper. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Simmer the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer, allowing it to thicken for about 2 minutes.
- Combine: Once the cauliflower is roasted, add it to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among bowls and top with the sauced cauliflower. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, ensure that cauliflower florets are well-coated but not submerged in the batter. Store components separately for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg