Cauliflower Manchurian (Gobi Manchurian)
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Cauliflower Manchurian (Gobi Manchurian)
Description
Cauliflower Manchurian (Gobi Manchurian) is a dish that transforms medium-sized cauliflower florets by first coating them in a spiced batter made of all-purpose flour, cornflour, white pepper, and salt, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. The battered florets are then combined with a sauce prepared by stir-frying garlic, spring onions, and chopped green pepper in oil alongside sambal oelek, soy sauce, tomato ketchup, sugar, and white pepper. The sauce is thickened with a diluted cornflour slurry, coating the cauliflower with a glossy, tangy layer.
The resulting dish balances crunchy textures with a bright, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce. Its vibrant colors and bold flavors make it suited to serve as an appetizer or side dish, with chopped fresh spring onions enhancing the presentation and freshness. A side of plant-based yogurt can be offered to temper the heat for those who prefer milder flavors.
Ingredients
Crispy Cauliflower
- 1 cauliflower medium sized
- ½ cup all-purpose flour rice or arrowroot flour for a gluten-free option
- ½ cup cornflour
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- water around ¾ cup
- vegetable oil for deep-frying
Gobi Manchurian Sauce
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup spring onion
- 1 cup green pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce tamari for gluten-free option
- 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 2 tablespoon water
- salt to taste
Instructions
Crispy Cauliflower
- Cut or break the cauliflower into medium-size florets.
- Combine the flour, corn flour, white pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix and slowly pour water while mixing the batter. Keep adding water until you have a thickish batter (around ½ cup).
- Add the cauliflower florets into the batter and using a spatula, toss the florets until they are properly coated.
- Add oil to a saucepan or a pan for deep frying and heat over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot enough, add the battered cauliflower in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan. When golden, transfer to a plate with a paper towel and set aside.
Manchurian Sauce
- Heat some oil over medium heat in a wok or a big frying pan and add the spring onion, chopped green pepper and chopped garlic.
- Stir for a few minutes and then add ketchup, soy sauce, Sambal Oelek, sugar, and white pepper.
- Add water, stir and cook for a few minutes.
- Dilute the corn flour in the water and add to the wok. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes and remove from the cooker.
- Add the deep-fried cauliflower florets into the sauce, mix well and serve.
Notes
- Garnish the dish with finely chopped fresh spring onions to add a fresh aroma and visual contrast.
- Serve with plant-based yogurt on the side to help cool the palate if the dish feels too spicy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 782mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 239IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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