Vegan Orange Cauliflower (Crispy & Saucy)

Serves: 3–4 | Time: ~40 minutes

Crispy Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup water or plant milk

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Oil spray or 2 tbsp oil

Method

1. Heat oven to 220°C / 425°F (or air fryer 190°C).

2. Whisk flour, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a thick batter.

3. Dip florets to coat, shake off excess.

4. Bake on lined tray 20–25 min, flipping once, until crisp
   (Air fryer: 12–15 min).

Orange Sauce

Ingredients

• ½ cup fresh orange juice

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• ¼ cup sugar (or maple syrup)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 tbsp orange zest

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Method

1. Simmer all sauce ingredients except cornstarch slurry for 3–4 min.

2. Stir in slurry; cook until glossy and thick.

Finish

1. Toss crispy cauliflower in the hot orange sauce.

2. Garnish with sesame seeds & green onions.

3. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.