Description
Savory Korean Baked Cauliflower Bites for Guilt-Free Indulgence
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Cauliflower (Cut into bite-sized florets)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Use gluten-free flour if needed)
- 1/4 cup Potato Starch (Can replace with corn starch)
- 1/4 cup Raw Almonds (Can be omitted for nut-free)
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (Substitute with regular breadcrumbs if preferred)
- 1 cup Non-Dairy Milk (Almond or oat milk recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Adjust to taste or omit)
- 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper (Can swap for black pepper)
- 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup Ketchup (Try homemade for freshness)
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha (Adjust according to spice tolerance)
- 1/4 cup Tamari Soy Sauce (Gluten-free option available)
- 2 tablespoons Mirin (Sweet white wine as substitute)
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (Honey or agave as alternatives)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar (Apple cider vinegar works as well)
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) (Essential for authentic flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes) (Optional for extra spice and color)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure optimal crispiness.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, potato starch, cayenne pepper, white pepper, and fine sea salt.
- Dip each cauliflower floret in non-dairy milk, then roll in the flour mixture.
- Toss coated florets in Panko breadcrumbs and raw almonds.
- Arrange coated cauliflower on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While baking, simmer sauce ingredients in a saucepan until well combined.
- Once baked, toss cauliflower in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Korean Baked Cauliflower, Cauliflower Bites, Healthy Snack