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General Tso’s Cauliflower


  • Author: nannyisrecipes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious vegetarian twist on the classic General Tso’s chicken, featuring crispy cauliflower pieces coated in a sweet and spicy sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head cauliflower, chopped into florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Dip cauliflower florets into the batter, then place on a baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle with vegetable oil and bake for 25-30 minutes, until crispy.
  5. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha, and bring to a simmer.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry, then add to the sauce, stirring until thickened.
  7. Toss the baked cauliflower in the sauce until well coated.
  8. Serve sprinkled with chopped green onions.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, fry the cauliflower instead of baking.
  • Adjust the level of sriracha according to your spice preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: General Tso’s Cauliflower, vegetarian, cauliflower recipes, Chinese takeout