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General Tso's Cauliflower

A vegetarian twist on the classic takeout dish with crispy cauliflower florets in a tangy sauce.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

25 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 1 large head Cauliflower
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced Ginger
  • 3 cloves minced Garlic
  • 4 whole Dried red chilies(optional)
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 sliced Green onions(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with cornstarch until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the cauliflower in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside on paper towels.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch.

  5. 5

    Wipe out the skillet, leaving 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté ginger, garlic, and dried chilies for 1 minute until fragrant.

  6. 6

    Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add the crispy cauliflower back into the skillet and toss quickly to coat thoroughly.

  8. 8

    Garnish with green onions and serve immediately over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

285

kcal

Protein

6

g

Carbs

38

g

Fat

14

g

Fiber

5

g

Sugar

12

g

Sodium

840

mg

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