General Tso Cauliflower Bites
This is so good! Ridiculously good! This cauliflower bite recipe can be a snack or a main meal.Easy to come together, gluten-free, and vegan.
Ingredients
Cauliflower
- 1 cauliflower large, cut into bite-sized florets
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup grapeseed oil for frying
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1½ knob of ginger peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup tamari
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Chinese 5 spice powder
Instructions
- Heat grapeseed oil over medium heat.
- In a bowl combine cornstarch, salt, and Chiese 5 spice powder.
- Add cauliflower bites and dust with the cornstarch mixture.
- Fry in batches in hot oil until brown and crunchy.
- Drain finished pieces on paper towels.
- In the meantime, make the sauce. Add oil, garlic, and ginger to a small pan on medium heat.
- Saute for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the veggie broth and cornstarch.
- Stir and lightly saute for a minute.
- Then dissolve the cornstarch in the veggie broth and add to the sauce mixture.
- Bring to a low boil, stir, and let the sauce thicken. About 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower to the sauce and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Serve immediately and top with sesame seeds.