SWEET N SOUR CAULIFLOWER

For the battered cauliflower:

• 1 head of cauliflower
• 1 tsp. olive oil (or parchment paper)
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup water

For the sweet & sour sauce:

• 1/2 cup maple syrup or sub agave
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp. sesame oil
• 1-2 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1/2 inch fresh ginger (chopped)
• 1-2 tsp. chili garlic sauce (optional)
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch + 1/4 cup water

Toppings:

• 2 green onions (chopped)
• Sesame seeds

1- Start by greasing a large baking sheet with olive oil (or line with parchment paper) & preheat oven to 450°F.

2- Chop cauliflower into small pieces.

3- In a large bowl, make the batter by combining water and flour. Mix well until there are no chunks.

4- Dunk each piece of cauliflower into the flour/water mixture and let excess batter drip off before placing on the greased baking sheet.

5- Bake for 20-25 minutes (flip halfway & cook until crispy).

6- While the cauliflower is baking, make the sauce! In a deep pan, over medium heat, combine the soy sauce with the maple syrup and whisk.

7- Then, add rice vinegar and sesame oil to the mixture and mix.

8- Next, add the chopped garlic, ginger and chili garlic sauce (if using). Mix.

9- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water. Mix this until it is dissolved.

10- Add the cornstarch/water to the sauce and mix again.

11- Let the sauce cook until it becomes thick and sticky (you may need to turn the heat up a bit for this to happen)!

12- In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower in the sauce and then transfer to a serving bowl. Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!