Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy gochujang sauce, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Cauliflower Marinade
- 4 2/3cupsCauliflower Florets
- 2tbspRice Wine
- 4tspGround Ginger
- 1tspSalt
- Ground White Pepper
Sauce
- 3/4cupChung Jung One® Gochujang Spicy Ketchup
- 4tbspHoney
- 4tbspDark Brown Sugar
- 2tbspGluten-Free Soy Sauce
- 4tspSesame Oil
- 1tspMinced Garlic
Coating and Frying
- 2cupsCorn Flour
- LCooking Oil
Garnish
- White Sesame Seeds
- Scallions, finely sliced
How to make Spicy Gochujang Cauliflower Bites
Prepare Cauliflower
Rinse cauliflower florets and drain well.
In a medium bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, rice wine, ground ginger, salt, and ground white pepper. Toss well and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Make Sauce
Combine gochujang spicy ketchup, honey, dark brown sugar, gluten-free soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
Coat and Fry Cauliflower
In a separate bowl, add the corn flour. Add the marinated cauliflower florets in batches and toss to coat well.
Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Working in batches, carefully add the coated cauliflower into the oil. Deep fry until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Carefully remove and set on a dish lined with a kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.
Toss with Sauce
Add the combined sauce ingredients to a saucepan or skillet. Cook over medium heat for around 2 minutes until it starts to bubble and the sugar has dissolved.
Working again in batches, quickly add the deep-fried cauliflower to the sauce and toss well.
Serve
Add popcorn cauliflower to a serving dish and finish off with white sesame seeds and scallions. Serve warm.
Tips & Tricks
For extra crispiness, ensure the cauliflower is well-drained before coating.
Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of gochujang ketchup.
Recipe by
Saramin
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My name is Saramin is a culinary enthusiast with a flair for transforming everyday ingredients into delightful, flavour-packed dishes. Passionate about home cooking, Sarin specializes...