Description
A delicious honey garlic cauliflower dish that is crispy, sweet, and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cauliflower head, cut into florets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower – Start by cutting the cauliflower into medium-sized florets. Try to keep them similar in size so they cook evenly. Rinse them gently and pat them dry.
- Make the batter – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. The batter should be smooth and slightly thick, similar to pancake batter. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter until fully coated.
- Bake until golden – Place the coated florets on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through so they become evenly golden and lightly crisp.
- Prepare the honey garlic sauce – In a pan over medium heat, add sesame oil and minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Let the mixture simmer gently for a couple of minutes. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Coat the cauliflower – Once the cauliflower is baked, transfer it into the pan with the sauce. Toss gently so every floret is coated in that rich sticky honey garlic glaze. Cook for another 1–2 minutes so the sauce clings beautifully to the cauliflower.
- Garnish and serve – Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately while the sauce is still warm and sticky.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately to maintain the crispiness of the cauliflower.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg