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Spicy Korean Fried Cauliflower

If you’re wondering about vegetable side dishes to serve at your next gathering, wonder no more: this spicy, crispy cauliflower will go down a storm! It’s also fabulous served with steamed rice for a meat-free meal.

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Spicy Korean Fried Cauliflower

PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
15 minutes
SERVES
4
Ingredients

1 cup plain flour

¼ cup cornflour (cornstarch)

1 tsp baking powder

1 cup iced water

400g (14 oz) trimmed cauliflower, cut into florets

vegetable oil for deep frying

thinly sliced spring onions (scallions) to serve

sesame seeds to serve

sea salt

 

Spicy sauce:

1/4 cup tomato paste

2 tbsp gochujang paste

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp mirin

1 tbsp light soy sauce

2 tbsp water

Steps
  • Step 1

    Combine the spicy sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for a couple of minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.

  • Step 2

    Whisk together the combined flours, baking powder and a pinch of salt.  Add the water and mix to form a batter. Add the cauliflower and stir to coat.

  • Step 3

    Fill a wok or deep frying pan to about 1/3 capacity with the oil. Heat over high heat. The oil is hot enough when a wooden spoon dipped into the oil forms small little bubbles. Transfer florets of batter coated cauliflower, in batches, into the hot oil for 3-4 minutes or until cooked through and crispy. Drain on paper towel.

  • Step 4

    Drizzle the sauce over the cauliflower (or alternatively toss the cauliflower through the sauce). Serve sprinkled with spring onions and sesame seeds.

  • Notes
    Notes:

    – Serve this as a party appetiser/finger food or serve with steamed rice for a meal.

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John
March 11, 2024

Excellent sauce and videos

I added Chinese cooking wine as well..1 tbls…..fantastic.

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