Bang Bang Cauliflower Recipe
tempura fried cauliflower, honey hot, and bang bang sauce
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Ingredients
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Cauliflower Preparation
Bang Bang Sauce
Honey Hot Sauce
Method
Cauliflower Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cauliflower
Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in cold water until a smooth batter forms.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Cauliflower
Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Bang Bang Sauce
- 5
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice until well combined.
Honey Hot Sauce
- 6
Make Honey Hot Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the honey and hot sauce until well blended.
Assembly
- 7
Serve the Dish
In a serving dish, drizzle the bang bang sauce over the fried cauliflower. Follow with a drizzle of the honey hot sauce. Serve immediately while hot.
