Description
A delicious and healthy twist on the classic General Tso’s dish, featuring crispy cauliflower and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup of cornstarch
- 2 cups of vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce
- 1/4 cup of rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Coat the cauliflower florets in cornstarch.
- Fry the cauliflower in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Once the sauce thickens, toss the fried cauliflower in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve the cauliflower in bowls, garnished with chopped green onions.
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Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg