WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl
- Baking tray
- Frying pan
- Grater or peeler
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE BITES:
- 1 Cauliflower, cut into florets (or meat alternatives)
- 2 egg whites
- Panko bread crumbs (enough to cover your florets)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Chopped spring onions for garnish (optional)
FOR THE SAUCE:
- 1 tsp sesame oil (or vegetable)
- 5 tbsp honey
- 5 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sweet chilli sauce
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 60 ml water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
FOR THE SLAW:
- Shredded or ribbon vegetables (carrots, cucumber, cabbage, pepper, radish etc).
- Coriander
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 garlic glove, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
HOW TO:
CAULIFLOWER BITES:
- Preheat the oven to 200° (180° fan).
- In a large bowl, mix together Panko crumbs, paprika, cumin and garlic powder.
- In a different bowl, separate out your egg whites.
- Dip your florets first into the egg, and then into the Panko mix and place on a baking tray.
- Season with salt and pepper and then cook in the oven for 15-18 minutes. If you’re using a meat substitute, you may need to cook for longer.
- Meanwhile, heat the sesame oil in a frying pan on medium heat, and mix in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sweet chilli sauce and garlic.
- In a separate bowl or glass, mix together cornstarch and water. Once the sauce mixture comes to a boil, pour in the cornstarch and water. Note: It is important that you mix the cornstarch and water separately from the sauce mixture in the pan, so that the cornstarch doesn’t clump. If this happens, it won’t work as a thickening agent.
- Stir the sauce and be careful not to let it burn or stick to the pan. Once the sauce thick sticky texture, take it off the heat. Note: Remember that it will further thicken once it cools.
- Once the cauliflower is cooked, coat it with the sauce and top with sesame seeds and spring onion.
ASIAN SLAW:
- Prepare your vegetables of choice and mix up in a bowl.
- Mix together all the ingredients for the dressing and stir until combined.
- Pour the dressing on the prepared vegetables and top with coriander.
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