"Crispy Kung Pao Cauliflower. Cauliflower battered and baked and tossed in spicy kung pao sauce. Super hot Appetizer for gameday. Vegan Recipe. Can be gluten-free with gluten-free breadcrumbs. Double the kung pao sauce for larger cauliflower or to serve over rice...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup + 1 tbsp corn starch or other starch
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1/4 cup + 2 tbsp bread crumbs (use gluten-free crumbs to make gf)
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1/4 cup + 1 tbsp or more water
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1/2 tsp cayenne ( use a 1/3 tsp for less heat)
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2 tsp soy sauce
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp roasted sesame oil
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1 tsp oil
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1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
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1 tsp oil
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8 to 10 dried red chilies (chinese red chilies, or arbol or cayenne, or use california red for less heat)
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1/2 tsp coarsely crushed sichuan peppercorns (or use a mix of coarsely crushed black pepper and red pepper flakes)
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2 to 3 tbsp chopped cashews or peanuts
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4 to 5 cloves of garlic, minced
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1 inch ginger minced
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2 tbsp scallions, chopped
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2.5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce/tamari (use certified gluten-free sauce to make gf)
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1.5 to 2 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp chinese rice wine (optional)
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1 tbsp sugar
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1/4 cup + 2 tbsp water (use 1/2 cup for more sauce)
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1 tsp cornstarch