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Korean Fried Cauliflower

Korean Fried Cauliflower
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Enjoy crispy and flavorful Korean Fried Cauliflower coated in sweet and spicy sauce. Try this easy recipe today for a delightful treat!

Ingredients

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  • 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon white pepper (10g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 cup ice cold soda water
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sugar (39g)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (30ml)
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (30ml)
  • ½ tablespoon gochugaru
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15ml)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 quart neutral oil for frying (vegetable, peanut, avocado oil)

Instructions

  1. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and arrange them on a tray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the wet batter ingredients: Add cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and ice cold soda water. Whisk until smooth; aim for a consistency slightly looser than pancake batter.
  3. Add the cauliflower pieces into the prepared batter and mix well with your hands until each piece is fully coated in the batter.
  4. Heat oil in your deep frying pan or pot to about 375°F (190°C). Working one piece at a time, let excess batter drip off before gently adding it to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5–6 minutes. Drain on a wire rack to allow excess oil to drip off and season with salt.
  5. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, sugar, honey, gochujang, gochugaru, rice vinegar, and water. Stir until bubbling and thickened.
  6. Brush your fried cauliflower with the sauce and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

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