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Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a sticky glaze-coated cauliflower that is bursting with flavor. This Korean fried cauliflower makes a great dinner or appetizer. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 193 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Korean , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • ¼ Cup scallions chopped (the white part only)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 Cups cauliflower florets
  • ⅓ Cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
  • 4 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook until soft, around 2 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic cloves and the cauliflower florets and cook until the cauliflower florets are fork tender, around 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. While the cauliflower is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl whisk the soy sauce with the brown sugar.
  4. Add the rice vinegar.
  5. Add cornstarch and mix until smooth.
  6. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and cook.
  7. Stir constantly until the sauce has thickened and caramelized.
  8. Remove from heat and finish with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • You can serve this dish with rice or noodles.
  • The sauce is sweet, garlicky, and super sticky, so it’s perfect to serve with a delicate side.

Nutrition Information

Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Sodium 1115mg (46%) Potassium 379mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 62IU (1%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193

% Daily Value*

Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 1115mg 46%
Potassium 379mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 62IU 1%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.