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Easy Vegan General Tso’s Cauliflower

A delicious twist on a classic dish, this Easy Vegan General Tso’s Cauliflower features crispy, flavor-packed cauliflower florets coated in a spicy-sweet sauce. It's perfect for dinner or a snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower
  • 1 head head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or chickpea flour Chickpea flour adds extra protein.
  • 1 cup plant-based milk Any unsweetened plant-based milk will work.
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • oil oil for frying Can use vegetable or canola oil.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium soy sauce for less salt.
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave syrup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
  • chili flakes to taste Chili flakes to taste Adjust based on your spice preference.
For Garnish
  • Sesame seeds and green onions Use for garnishing before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In one bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
  3. In another bowl, pour in the plant-based milk.
  4. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
  5. Dip each cauliflower floret first in the flour mixture, then in the plant-based milk, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
  6. Place the coated cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with oil.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy, or fry in hot oil until crispy.
  2. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and cornstarch, then bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens.
  3. Add chili flakes to taste.
  4. Toss the crispy cauliflower in the sauce until coated.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For a boost of flavor, sprinkle some extra chili flakes or sesame seeds on top before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for about 2-3 days. To reheat, you can bake or sauté the cauliflower again for that crispy texture.