Crispy Orange Cauliflower

Name: Crispy Orange Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: ½ cauliflower head; 1 cup flour; ½ teaspoon pepper; Pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; ¾ cup plant-based milk; 2 cups fine bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1 inch piece fresh ginger; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; ½ teaspoon chilli flakes; 1 ½ cup fresh orange juice; 1 cup water or vegetable stock; Orange zest from one orange; 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoon sugar; 1 ½ tablespoon corn starch; 3 tablespoon water

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
2 people
Calories
518 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Chinese

Crispy Orange Cauliflower

Iris Warren

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Orange Cauliflower is our delicious vegetarian version of the popular Asian orange chicken dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

Cauliflower Bites

½ cauliflower head around 500 g
1 cup flour whole-wheat or regular
½ teaspoon pepper
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
¾ cup plant-based milk unsweetened
2 cups fine bread crumbs

Sticky Orange Sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves
1 inch piece fresh ginger
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon chilli flakes optional for spiciness
1 ½ cup fresh orange juice
1 cup water or vegetable stock
Orange zest from one orange
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoon sugar
1 ½ tablespoon corn starch
3 tablespoon water

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Instructions

Crunchy Cauliflower

Add the flour, spices, and plant-based milk to a big bowl. Combine well until you have a perfectly smooth batter with no lumps.
Break the cauliflower into florets, add to the batter, mix well, and ensure they are all completely coated.
Add the bread crumbs to a bowl and using your hands, bread each floret by dipping it into the breadcrumbs and place on a baking tray or air-fryer basket.
To cook the cauliflower bites perfectly you can oven-bake or air-fry the florets. If you are using an air-fryer, you may need to make two or three batches so you don't overcrowd the basket. With a brush, add some oil to the florets, set the air-fryer to 180C (350F), and air-fry for 16 minutes. If you are using the oven, leave some space between each floret to ensure they all get extra crispy. Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) and bake for about 30 minutes.

Orange Sauce

Heat some sesame oil in a pan over medium heat and add garlic and ginger paste. After cooking for 1-2 minutes, add the turmeric powder and cook for 2 more minutes.
Add freshly squeezed orange juice, vegetable stock or water, orange zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and leave simmering for 4-5 minutes.
Dilute the cornstarch in lukewarm water. Add the diluted cornstarch to the simmering sauce and mix well until it thickens. Cook for 5 more minutes and turn the heat off.
When the cauliflower is ready, add to the pan with the sauce and combine well so all the cauliflower florets are coated with the orange sauce.
Sprinkle some sesame seeds and serve.

Notes

Serve with steamed rice, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
If you like your orange sauce thicker you can always add some more diluted cornstarch or cook it for longer to reduce the sauce
Serve with steamed rice, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
If you like your orange sauce thicker you can always add some more diluted cornstarch or cook it for longer to reduce the sauce

Nutrition Information

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Calories 518kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 91g (30%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 1115mg (46%) Potassium 1118mg (32%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 884IU (18%) Vitamin C 170mg (189%) Calcium 221mg (22%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 518 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	518kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	91g	30%
Protein	16g	32%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Sodium	1115mg	46%
Potassium	1118mg	24%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	25g	50%
Vitamin A	884IU	18%
Vitamin C	170mg	189%
Calcium	221mg	22%
Iron	6mg	33%