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Healthy Bang Bang Cauliflower

Ingredients

  • 1 small head of cauliflower
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 inch knob of ginger crushed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 long red chilli
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika

To serve

  • Boiled rice
  • Spring onion slices
  • Toasted sesame seed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven or air fryer to 200C, cut cauliflower into small bite-size florets.
  • Drizzle oil, season with salt, pepper and paprika, place on a baking dish, roast in the oven or air fryer for 18-20 mins until golden.
  • Finely chop garlic, ginger and fresh red chilli. Heat oil in a pan on a medium heat, sauté garlic and chilli for 2 minutes, add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, water and combine, leave sauce on a low heat for a minute until it slightly thickens
  • Mix the roasted cauliflower the sauce, along with cashew nuts and cover.
  • Serve the cauliflower over a boiled rice, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with spring onion.

Notes

  1. If you'd like to use the whole cauliflower, place the leafy stems into the oven at the last 8 minutes.
  2. De-seed red chillies to preference.
  3. Use tamari instead of soy sauce in the chili sauce.
  4. Pat the cauliflower dry before roasting for extra crispiness.
  5. Reheat any leftovers in the oven to keep them crispy.
  6. Sprinkle chopped peanuts for extra texture.
  7. Pair with a creamy vegan mayo or tahini sauce to balance the heat.