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General Tso's Cauliflower

Discover how to transform cauliflower into a crispy, flavour-packed masterpiece with our General Tso's Cauliflower recipe. Perfect for a satisfying, plant-based meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetiser
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Cauliflower:

  • 300 g Cauliflower Florets
  • 100 g Plain Flour
  • 50 g Cornflour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 200 ml Water cold
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground White Pepper

For The Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger fresh, grated
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 100 ml Water
  • 1 tbsp Cornflour Mixed With 2 tbsp Water slurry
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds garnish
  • 2 Spring Onions garnish, thinly Sliced

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine plain flour, cornflour, baking powder, salt, and white pepper. Gradually whisk in cold water until a smooth batter forms.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan or fryer to 180°C. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring an even coat, and carefully place into the hot oil.
  • Fry in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with kitchen paper.
  • Heat sunflower oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the cornflour slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  • Add the fried cauliflower to the pan, tossing gently to coat the florets in the sauce.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 1163mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cauliflower, Cooking, Food, Recipe, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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