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Korean Fried Cauliflower

Korean Fried Cauliflower

Korean Fried Cauliflower is a tantalizing plant-based treat that brings the perfect crunch and flavor to any table. This delightful dish features crispy cauliflower florets coated in a light, airy batter, fried to golden perfection, and generously brushed with a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce. Whether you’re looking for a unique appetizer for your next gathering or a flavorful snack for yourself, this recipe promises to satisfy your cravings while keeping things meat-free.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Gradually whisk in ice-cold soda water until the batter is smooth and slightly looser than pancake batter.
  3. Coat the cauliflower florets in the batter until fully covered.
  4. Heat oil in a deep frying pot to 375°F. Fry the coated cauliflower in small batches for about 5–6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
  5. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix soy sauce, sugar, honey, gochujang, gochugaru, rice vinegar, and water until bubbling and thickened. Brush generously over fried cauliflower.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For gluten-free options, replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and ensure soy sauce is gluten-free. Feel free to adjust the spice level of the sauce by increasing or decreasing gochujang according to your preference.

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