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Thai Sweet Chili Cauliflower

Thai Sweet Chili Cauliflower

A delicious Thai-inspired dish featuring crispy cauliflower coated in sweet chili sauce, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 317 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into bite sized florets
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (see note)
  • 1 spray cooking oil
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 2 large scallions finely sliced

sauce

  • 1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread panko crumbs in a thin even layer across the surface of the baking sheet. Spray panko crumbs with cooking oil spray. Bake crumbs about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Set whisked eggs aside in a small bowl. Line another large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Dip cauliflower in egg mixture and then shake a few times so that excess egg drips off. Place onto the sheet with panko crumbs. Cover cauliflower with panko, pressing the crumbs gently against the cauliflower to help them stick. Place coated cauliflower on an empty prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all cauliflower is coated.
  • Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is cooked and the coating is a dark golden brown.
  • While the cauliflower is cooking, make the sauce on the stove. In a small bowl, completely dissolve cornstarch in water and set aside. Add chili sauce, garlic powder, and sriracha to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until ingredients are mixed. Then add cornstarch water to the sauce and stir immediately to dissolve cornstarch. Let the sauce come to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • When cauliflower is finished cooking, drizzle some of the sauce over cauliflower. Garnish with scallions.

Notes

This recipe makes a lot of sauce, adjust to your liking. Best when served immediately after sauce is added, as panko may lose crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 36.4gProtein: 15.4gFat: 3.1gSaturated Fat: 1.1gSodium: 616.5mgFiber: 4.4gSugar: 24.5g
Keyword appetizer, cauliflower recipe, sauce, Thai Sweet Chili Cauliflower, Vegetarian Dish
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