Ingredients
1 large Cauliflower, cut into florets
1 Tbsp Cornstarch or Arrowroot
1/3 cup Rice Flour
1 tsp. Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
1/3 cup Water
1 cup Rice
Sauce
1.5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
1-2 Tbsp Chili Crunch or Sriracha
1 inch fresh Ginger, minced
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
2-3 Tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
1 Tbsp. Cornstarch or Arrowroot
1/4 cup Water
Garnish: black sesame seeds and/or green onion
Make It
Preheat oven 400 degrees. Line baking tray with parchment paper
In a medium bowl, whisk rice flour, cornstarch, oil, garlic powder, and water to make a smooth thick batter
Place florets into batter bowl and coat evenly. Place florets in single layer onto baking sheet, bake 20-25 minutes. Until crispy
Cook rice based on package instructions
While cauliflower is baking, make sauce. combine sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili crunch or sriracha, ginger and garlic into saucepan, cook 5-6 minutes. If you are using maple syrup, add at this point, if you are using honey, wait until step 7.
Whisk the cornstarch and water in side bowl, add to simmering sauce to help thicken
Cook another 2-3 minutes, until thick, take off heat and add honey. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed
Once cauliflower is ready, toss in sauce. Add rice and cauliflower to bowl, garnish with black sesame seed and green onion, if desired
Enjoy!