Korean Fried Cauliflower

18m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a high-sided pan with a thermometer over medium high heat.
  2. 2Whisk together flour and beer in a large mixing bowl. Add cauliflower florets and coat evenly with batter.
  3. 3Once oil reaches 365F, add 8–10 florets and fry until golden brown, about 5–6 mins, flipping for even brownness. Add fried cauliflower to a large mixing bowl.
  4. 4Whisk together tomato sauce, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, rice vinegar, grated garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  5. 5Pour sauce evenly over cauliflower and mix until all pieces are coated.
  6. 6Top with sesame seeds and scallions, serve with sriracha mayo.

Ingredients

  • 1 head head cauliflower, broken into florets, then quarter each floret
  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 can beer
  • 48 fl oz neutral cooking oil with a high smoke point
  • 4 tbsp tomato sauce or ketchup
  • 3 heaping tbsp gochujang
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 taste black pepper
  • 1 sesame seeds
  • 1 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup vegan mayo
  • 3 tbsp sriracha

Equipment

high-sided panthermometerlarge mixing bowlsmall bowlspatula