Best 4 Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds and delivers a unique culinary experience? Look no further than sticky sesame cauliflower, a delectable vegetarian treat that combines crispy cauliflower florets coated in a luscious, sweet, and slightly tangy sauce made from a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and garlic. This dish offers an explosion of flavors and textures, making it an ideal appetizer, side dish, or even a meatless main course.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

STICKY SESAME CAULIFLOWER



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This sticky sesame cauliflower is baked crispy cauliflower covered in a savory sticky Chinese sauce! Better than takeout and seriously addictive!

Provided by Arman

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cauliflower (chopped into bite sized pieces)
1 cup all purpose flour (standard or gluten free)
1 cup milk of choice (I used unsweetened almond milk)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce (gluten free, if needed)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable stock
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup brown sugar (white sugar or coconut sugar)
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together your flour, milk, salt, and pepper. Dip each piece of cauliflower in the batter until completely coated. Place on the lined sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip halfway through.
  • Prepare the sauce by adding all the ingredients into a small saucepan. On low heat, heat it up until it begins to simmer. Remove from the heat.
  • Place your freshly baked cauliflower into a mixing bowl. Pour the sauce all over it and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 196 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 5 g, Sodium 1305 mg, Fiber 4 g

STICKY SESAME CAULIFLOWER



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Sesame chicken is one of my favorite takeout dishes, but I'm doing what I can to cut unnecessary calories and fat. This sticky sesame cauliflower recipe gives me an alternative that uses fresh vegetables and never compromises on flavor. -Anthony Ashmore, Bohemia, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 8 cups)
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup island teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
Optional: thinly sliced green onions, grated orange zest and sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. For batter, in a large bowl, mix flour, adobo seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper; whisk in beer until smooth. Dip cauliflower in batter, then in bread crumb mixture. Place on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle with peanut oil; gently toss to coat. Bake until golden brown and cauliflower is just tender, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice, chili sauce, teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar and Sriracha chili sauce. Cook and stir over low heat just until warmed, about 5 minutes., Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Drizzle with sauce; gently toss to coat. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

STICKY SESAME CAULIFLOWER RECIPE (GLUTEN FREE VEGAN)



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This Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a crowd pleaser! Cauliflower is battered and baked , then coated in sticky spicy sesame sauce and baked again. Serve as is or with rice or in lettuce cups. Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Refined sugar free Recipe

Provided by Vegan Richa

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tsp. sesame oil
2 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 cloves of garlic (, minced)
1/4 cup gluten-free tamari (or soy sauce)
1/3 cup maple syrup
1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sriracha
2 tsp cornstarch or 1.5 tsp tapioca starch
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup rice flour
3 tbsp tapioca or corn starch.
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash of black pepper and cayenne
1/2 cup water
2 tsp sesame oil
1 small head of cauliflower (, chopped into equal size florets)
Garnish: sesame seeds and scallions

Steps:

  • Sticky Sesame Sauce: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Cook the garlic ginger for a minute. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple and bring to boil. Mix cornstarch in the water and add this cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil to thicken, Take off heat.
  • Cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 425 deg F ( 220 C). Line a baking sheet or dish with parchment. In a large bowl add the dry ingredients for the batter and whisk well. Add the wet ingredients and min until smooth.
  • Add the cauliflower and mix to coat. This batter keeps thickening as it sits, so mix and toss quickly.
  • Transfer to the the lined baking sheet. and bake for 30 mins. Make the sticky sauce in the meanwhile if you havent yet.
  • Once baked, you can do one of the following: 1. Brush the sauce over the cauliflower florets and bake for additional 10 to 15 mins (time depends on how crisp and sticky you want the sauce)2. Wait for a few mins then transfer the florets to the sauce. Mix gently to coat. Serve immediately or transfer to the baking sheet to bake for 10 to 15 mins.
  • Sprinkle black and white sesame seeds and chopped scallions and serve as is, or over rice or in lettuce wraps!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 652 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SESAME CAULIFLOWER



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup rice flour or all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup 2 percent milk
1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sriracha
3 cloves garlic, minced
Sliced scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the cauliflower: Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. (If your cauliflower is large, preheat 2 baking sheets.)
  • Whisk the flour together with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the milk and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Toss the cauliflower in the mixture until evenly coated. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon the cauliflower into the baking sheet, leaving any excess sauce behind in the bowl. (Do not overcrowd the baking sheet or the cauliflower will steam and not become crispy; you may need to bake in batches or use two baking sheets.) Bake the cauliflower for 20 minutes.
  • For the sesame sauce: Meanwhile, put the soy, honey, sesame oil, vinegar, cornstarch, sesame seeds, ginger, sriracha, garlic and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk together thoroughly. Bring to a boil, then reduce the temperature to medium-low and let simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce becomes glossy and thick, about 2 minutes. Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss with half of the sesame sauce. Return the cauliflower to the oven until dark and glossy, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl and drizzle with more sauce. Add sesame seeds and scallions over the top and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cauliflower florets. If using frozen cauliflower, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • To make the florets more crispy, toss them in a little cornstarch before frying.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the cauliflower. This will prevent the florets from cooking evenly.
  • If you don't have a deep fryer, you can shallow fry the cauliflower in a large skillet with a little oil.
  • To make the sesame sauce, whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth. You can adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more or less water.
  • Serve the cauliflower immediately after frying, drizzled with the sesame sauce.

Conclusion:

This Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. It's perfect for parties or potlucks, and it's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The cauliflower is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sesame sauce is the perfect finishing touch.

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