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THIS IS A great appetizer to get ready quick for your arriving special guest ... before you show THEM your
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PREPARING time
15 Mins
Cooking time 20 Mins
Total time 35 Mins
Ingredients:
1 head cauliflower, cut into mouth size pieces 3 t cornstarch 1 t baking soda ½ t salt 2 t sesame oil ¼ t black pepper 2¼ cups water 1 cup King Arthur flour 2 tbs sesame seeds, plus more for garnish 2 t freshly grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ t dried chili flakes 2 tbs soy sauce 2 t vinegar 2 t organic sugar ¼ cup green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces, plus sliced onions for garnish Vegetable or Canola Oil
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch, the baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, black pepper, 1¼ cup of water, and ¾ cup of flour. Mix together well. Add the cauliflower pieces and toss to coat. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of flour and the sesame seeds over the coated cauliflower. Lightly toss to coat. Set aside. In a small sauce pan, bring to a slight bubble, the following ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, dried chili flakes, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and one cup of water. Stir well. When the mixture comes to a slight boil, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to 1 tablespoon of water and mix well, add that mixture to the sauce pan. Next, toss in the green onions and stir to combine. Reduce to a simmer and allow to thicken. In the meantime, heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees. (You can also use a deep fryer if you have one.) Carefully place the coated cauliflower florets into the hot oil. Fry each piece until golden brown - about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the oil and allow to drain on a paper towel lined baking sheet. Once all of the pieces are fried, increase the temperature of the oil to 385 degrees and re-fry the nuggets of cauliflower for another 30-60 seconds. This will provide a deeper colour and a better crunch. This step is completely optional! Lastly, plate the cauliflower while spooning the thick, hot sauce over top. Garnish with the sliced green onions and a few sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
