How Can I Tell If My Cauliflower Is Cooked?

To see if the cauliflower is done, pierce a thick piece with a fork. The fork should go all the way through without much resistance. The cauliflower will likely be dark brown in some places as it cooks.

How Should I Cut The Cauliflower for This Recipe?

First, trim off any leaves from the base of the cauliflower. Then chop the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, not including the stem of the cauliflower.

How Can I Make My Sauce Thicker?

Your sauce should thicken as it simmers and bubbles for 2 - 3 minutes. To thicken it more, let it simmer and reduce for a couple more minutes or add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch.

Sticky Sesame Cauliflower (Easy 30 Minute Recipe!)

Name: Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower; 3 tablespoons cornstarch (divided); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; ⅓ cup soy sauce ((or coconut aminos, Tamari sauce for gluten-free) ); 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided); Sesame seeds

Description

This sticky sesame cauliflower is oven baked until crispy and then coated in a thick, sweet sesame sauce. It's a plant-based version of a takeout favorite (sesame chicken)!

Ingredients

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1 head cauliflower
3 tablespoons cornstarch (divided)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
⅓ cup soy sauce ((or coconut aminos, Tamari sauce for gluten-free) )
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
Sesame seeds

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
Prepare the cauliflower: remove any leaves from the cauliflower and chop into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, toss the cauliflower with the oil. Then toss the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
Bake the cauliflower: place the cauliflower in one layer on a foil or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake for 5 - 10 minutes more, until the cauliflower is browned and cooked through.
Make the sauce: as the cauliflower cooks, in a small bowl, stir together the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
Simmer the sauce: add the sauce to the skillet. Bring it to a boil and then simmer for 2 - 3 minutes, until thickened, stirring frequently. Gently stir the cauliflower into the sauce until coated.
Serve: serve immediately, optionally over rice or noodles. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Calories: 237
Sugar: 14.6
Sodium: 1627
Fat: 10.8
Saturated Fat: 1.6
Carbohydrates: 30.2
Fiber: 3.1
Protein: 5.4

Keywords: cauliflower, sesame, takeout