Vegan Crispy Cauliflower Manchurian

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time30 min

4.6

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the battered cauliflower

1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into 1 ½-inch florets
⅓ cup cassava flour
3 tbsp arrowroot starch
½ tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground ginger
⅓ cup water
3 tbsp coconut oil, for frying

For the sauce

3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.
1 tsp arrowroot starch
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 tbsp coconut oil
4 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced, dark green tops reserved for garnish
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely minced
1 medium carrot, cut into thin matchsticks

For serving

scallion dark green tops, thinly sliced (optional)
fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, and grated fresh ginger until the starch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cassava flour, 3 tbsp arrowroot starch, salt, turmeric, and ground ginger. Add the water and stir until a thick, smooth batter forms — it should cling to the back of a spoon without dripping off immediately. Add the cauliflower florets and toss until each piece is evenly coated.

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