Kung Pao Cauliflower
Kung Pao Cauliflower - this is a healthy, satisfying meal that is packed with flavor and easy to make. Popular with everyone, this is a great weeknight meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 252kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large Cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 5 tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Peanut oil
Sauce
- 2 tsp Peanut oil
- 3-4 Dried red chilies You can add more for a spicier version
- 1 tsp Black peppercorns, coarsely ground*
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes* You can add more for a spicier version
- 1/4 cup Cashewnuts
- 5-6 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1" Ginger, finely minced
- 5-6 Scallions, chopped
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- For the cauliflower:Combine cornstarch, water, soy sauce, and peanut oil in a small bowl. Pour over the cauliflower and mix well to coat the florets in the sauce.
- Place the coated cauliflower on the prepared baking tray in a single lat=yer and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is cooked through.
Sauce
- In the meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
- Heat the peanut oil in a saucepan, and add the red chilies, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes.
- Add in the nuts, minced garlic, and ginger. Cook until the ginger and garlic just start browning.
- Combine the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl and add to the pan.
- Stir in the scallions and cook the sauce until it's just thickened. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Keep aside.
- When the cauliflower is ready, gently mix it in with the sauce and serve immediately with rice.
- If planning to serve later, mix the cauliflower and sauce before serving to ensure the cauliflower stays crispy. Enjoy!
Notes
NOTES:
If you have Sichuan peppercorns, use those and please omit the black peppercorns and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1084mg | Potassium: 912mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 551IU | Vitamin C: 154mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg