Description
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a glossy sweet-and-spicy sesame sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup gluten free tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Optional: sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk cornstarch, salt, pepper, and water until smooth.
- Toss cauliflower florets in the batter until well coated.
- Spread evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
- In a saucepan, whisk tamari, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and water.
- Cook sauce over medium heat, stirring, until thick and glossy.
- Toss baked cauliflower in the warm sesame sauce until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a crisper texture, bake longer and flip halfway through.
- For a vegan version, substitute maple syrup for honey.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste, or omit for less heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Sticky Sesame Cauliflower, Crispy Cauliflower, Sesame Sauce, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Asian-Inspired, Takeout Copycat