Vegan Orange Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 large head Cauliflower florets
• 0.5 cup Rice flour
• 0.25 cup Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Water
• 0.75 cup Orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced)
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together the 0.5 cup of rice flour, 0.25 cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Add the 0.75 cup of water and whisk until the batter is smooth.
3. 3Add the 1 large head of cauliflower florets to the batter in the large bowl and toss gently until all the florets are evenly coated.
4. 4Carefully spread the coated cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping.
5. 5Bake the cauliflower in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through the baking time, until they are golden brown and crispy.
6. 6While the cauliflower bakes, prepare the orange sauce. In a saucepan, combine the 0.75 cup of orange juice, 1 tablespoon of orange zest, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of minced ginger, and 0.25 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
7. 7Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has visibly thickened.
8. 8Remove the baked cauliflower from the oven and immediately transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the thickened orange sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently until all the florets are well coated.
9. 9Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the coated cauliflower and serve immediately.

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