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Sweet and Sour Cauliflower
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Instructions
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Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
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Place the cauliflower in a large plastic baggie (you can also do this in a large bowl) and toss in the salt, pepper, and 3 tablespoons of the oil. Give it a good shake to coat the cauliflower and then add in the 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Toss again until covered in the cornstarch.
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Heat 1/3 cup of oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Once hot, add in the cauliflower and fry for about 5 minutes, tossing to cook on all sides. Once done, place on the baking sheet.
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Make the sauce by whisking together the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic salt, and corn starch + water. Pour the sauce over top of the cauliflower and toss.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cauliflower is just starting to get crispy.
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Serve with sesame seeds, green onion, and ENJOY!
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- Double-Coat Technique for Crispiness 🥦Toss cauliflower in cornstarch twice—once before frying and again after—to create an extra-crispy exterior that holds up beautifully when the sauce is added.
- Pre-fry at Higher Temperature 🔥Use oil heated to 350°F for the initial frying step to quickly seal the cornstarch coating and lock in the cauliflower's texture before baking.
- Balance Your Sweet-Sour Ratio ⚖️Taste your sauce before baking and adjust the maple syrup-to-vinegar ratio based on your preference; a 1:1 ratio is a safe starting point but personal preference varies.
- Sauce Reduction Hack 💧Simmer the sauce mixture on the stovetop for 2-3 minutes before pouring it over cauliflower to concentrate flavors and ensure better coating adhesion during baking.
- Prevent Sogginess with Spacing 📍Arrange cauliflower in a single layer with space between florets on your baking sheet so steam can escape and maintain crispiness throughout the 15-minute bake.
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