Extra Sticky Kung Pao Cauliflower
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Tim15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 283 kcal
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Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons corn starch
2 tablespoons canned full-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminos
2 tablespoons real maple syrup or honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame or peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
4 green onions, chopped, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more or less to taste
1 pinch black pepper
36.5 g salted peanuts, chopped, plus more for serving
steamed white or brown rice, for serving
Instructions
Preheat the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with 1 tablespoon corn starch to coat. Add the coconut milk and 2 tablespoons soy say, tossing to evenly coat all the florets. Spread the cauliflower in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and broil for 3-4 minutes, until the cauliflower is just beginning to char on the edges. Reduce the oven temp to 215C and bake another 5 minutes, until just tender.
Meanwhile, make the sauce. Combine the remaining 1/3 cup soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of pepper. Add 1/4 cup water and the remaining 1 tablespoon corn starch, whisking until combined and smooth.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and green onions, and cook for 5 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Add the cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the peanuts.
Serve the cauliflower and sauce over bowls of rice. Top with additional peanuts and green onions.
Enjoy!