Vegan General Tso's Cauliflower
Ingredients:
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch diluted in 2 tbsp water
- Steamed broccoli and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the plant-based milk, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat. Fry the cauliflower in batches until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the crispy cauliflower in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve the General Tso's cauliflower over steamed broccoli and sprinkle with sesame seeds.