Description
Transform your veggie game with these Korean Baked Cauliflower Bites! Coated in a sweet, spicy, and tangy gochujang sauce, these crispy, oven-baked delights are a healthier twist on a classic Korean-inspired snack. Perfect as an appetizer, party dish, or quick weeknight treat, this recipe is packed with flavor and easy to customize for different diets.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Bites
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/4 cup honey (or agave/maple syrup for vegan)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prep the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, water, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Coat the Cauliflower
- Dip each floret into the batter, then roll in panko breadcrumbs to coat.
- Place the florets on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don’t touch.
- Bake the Cauliflower
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the Sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Toss and Garnish
- Toss the baked cauliflower in the warm sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For Extra Crispiness: Bake cauliflower on a wire rack to allow air to circulate.
- Adjust Spice Level: Reduce gochujang or add more honey for milder heat.
- Diet-Friendly: Use gluten-free ingredients or vegan sweeteners as needed.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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