Sweet Chili Cauliflower Bites
Crisp oven-baked cauliflower bites coated with panko, glazed in sweet chili sauce, and finished with scallions and sesame seeds.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 220°C and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Spread the neutral oil over the lined baking sheet.
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Step 3
Whisk the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and cold water in a large bowl until a smooth, thick batter forms.
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Step 4
Add the cauliflower to the batter and turn until every floret is lightly coated.
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Step 5
Place the panko in a shallow bowl. Coat each battered floret in the crumbs, then arrange the florets in one layer on the prepared baking sheet.
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Step 6
Bake until the coating is set and beginning to brown, then turn the florets.
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Step 7
Continue baking until the cauliflower is tender and the coating is crisp and golden.
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Step 8
Stir the sweet chili sauce and lime juice together in a small bowl.
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Step 9
Drizzle the sweet chili mixture over the baked florets and turn gently until evenly glazed.
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Step 10
Return the glazed cauliflower to the oven until the sauce is hot and slightly tacky.
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Step 11
Transfer the cauliflower bites to a serving dish and finish with the scallions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Bake the battered cauliflower thoroughly, avoid tasting raw batter, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Reheat leftovers until steaming hot.
Risk factors
- uncooked flour in the batter
- hot baking sheet and oven
- sauce can scorch because of its sugar content