I'm not exaggerating when I say that this Baked General Tso's Cauliflower tastes exactly like the Chinese takeout we all know and love (but without the frying or meat!)
Course Appetizers, Main Dishes, Side Dishes
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword general tso cauliflower, general tso's cauliflower
2Tbspcornstarch dissolved in 2 Tbsp (30 mL) cold water15 g
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C)*. Arrange workspace, placing flour, egg, and panko in separate bowls. Mix salt and pepper into panko. Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
Dredge: Working in batches, coat the florets in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Set on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crispy.
Sauce: Set a small saucepan over medium heat and add the sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant, then add remaining sauce ingredients except the cornstarch mixture. Whisk to combine and bring to a simmer. While whisking, slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture. It should thicken quite quickly; if not, continue simmering until thick.
Assemble: Drizzle sauce over the baked cauliflower and gently toss to evenly coat. Serve cauliflower over warm rice or quinoa.
Notes
*To cook this recipe in your air fryer, add florets to your air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until crispy.