Chilli Garlic Fried Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cake flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup corn flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup ice water
• 1 egg, beaten
• salt
• vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 3 cup chili garlic sauce
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoons grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation

1. in a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. add ice water, egg, and 1 teaspoon salt, and stir to combine. the batter should be thin.
2. in a large skillet over medium heat, heat about ¼ vegetable oil until oil is shimmering. toss cauliflower in batter until fully coated. working in batches, add cauliflower, and cook until golden on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. drain on paper towels and season with more salt, if necessary.
3. in a medium bowl, whisk together garlic-chili sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ginger. toss fried cauliflower in sauce. sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.