Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

This vegan sticky sesame cauliflower is batter dipped and baked (instead of fried!) before being drenched in a sweet and spicy sesame sauce and served over a bed of rice.

Ingredients

• 1-2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1¼ cups unflavored soy or almond milk
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. baking powder
• 1 large cauliflower crown, broken into florets
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• 2 tsp. fresh grated ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. sriracha
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• ¼ cup cold water
• 2 scallions, chopped
• toasted sesame seeds
• cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°. Use about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to coat the bottom of a large roasting pan or oven-safe skillet.
2. Stir milk, flour, salt and baking powder together in small bowl. Dip cauliflower florets in mixture to coat, shaking off any excess batter. Arrange in a single layer in roasting pan or skillet.
3. Bake 10 minutes.
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