Copycat Cheesecake Factory Korean Fried Cauliflower

Name: Copycat Cheesecake Factory Korean Fried Cauliflower (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 Cauliflower-large head, cut into florets; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 1/2 cup Cornstarch; 1 tsp Baking powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Water; 1/4 cup Gochujang (Korean chili paste); 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Honey; 1 tbsp Rice vinegar; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 clove Garlic-minced; 2 tbsp Sesame seeds; 2 Green onions-thinly sliced

⏱1h

👥4

🔥450 cal

Easy

🍽️Korean

🥗Vegetarian

A simplified version of the popular appetizer, using readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.

1 Cauliflower-large head, cut into florets

1 cup All-purpose flour

1/2 cup Cornstarch

1 tsp Baking powder

1/2 tsp Salt

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⏱1h

👥4

🔥450 cal

Easy

🍽️Korean

🥗Vegetarian

A simplified version of the popular appetizer, using readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all Batter ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Add Cauliflower florets to the batter and toss to coat evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together all Sauce ingredients.
Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the battered cauliflower in batches for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the cauliflower from the oil and drain on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, toss the fried cauliflower with the Sauce until well coated.
Garnish with Sesame seeds and Green onions before serving.

Ingredients

Cauliflower
1 450 g Cauliflower-large head, cut into florets
Batter
1 cup 120 g All-purpose flour
1/2 cup 60 g Cornstarch
1 tsp 5 mL Baking powder
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Salt
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
1/2 cup 120 mL Water
Sauce
1/4 cup 60 mL Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp 30 mL Soy sauce
2 tbsp 30 mL Honey
1 tbsp 15 mL Rice vinegar
1 tsp 5 mL Sesame oil
1 clove 1 g Garlic-minced
Garnish
2 tbsp 15 g Sesame seeds
2 2 g Green onions-thinly sliced

Equipment

Large bowl
Whisk
Large pot or deep fryer
Wire rack

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all Batter ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Add Cauliflower florets to the batter and toss to coat evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together all Sauce ingredients.
Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the battered cauliflower in batches for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the cauliflower from the oil and drain on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, toss the fried cauliflower with the Sauce until well coated.
Garnish with Sesame seeds and Green onions before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 450