Fried Cauliflower With Sweet Chili Sauce

Course: Appetizer

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: people

Calories: 349kcal

Author: Aleka Shunk

This sweet and spicy Fried Cauliflower is based off of one I tried when visiting Miami. It's now become my new favorite appetizer to make for friends and family. It's light, crispy, sweet, spicy, everything you'd want from a savory appetizer. Plus, it's dairy free and gluten free which will make all guests happy.

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Ingredients

1 small head cauliflower, about 2-3 cups of small florets

Batter

1¾ cups rice flour
1¾ cups water
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Chili Sauce

½ cup sweet chili sauce, mild or hot
½ tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon gochujang *see note
½ tablespoon rice wine vinegar
a few dashes of sesame oil
chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions

Mix up chili sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
Cut cauliflower into small florets.
Whisk the ingredients for the batter in a large mixing bowl and toss in cauliflower until nicely coated.
Heat oil in a saucepan or deep pot until it reaches 350℉-375℉.
Carefully fry cauliflower in small batches until golden brown and tender on the inside. Drain fried cauliflower on paper towels.
Serve cauliflower on a plate with either the chili sauce drizzled over top or on the side for dipping. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot.

Notes

*Gochujang can be found in the international foods aisle in most grcoery stores. You can also find it on Amazon. It comes in many different bottles and is definitely worth going out of your way to buy!

Note: When it comes to fried food, making it in advance can be tough. Cauliflower does contain water which will eventually cause the crunchy coating to become soft after a while. But here are some options for you to try when entertaining at home.

Pop your fried cauliflower in the air fryer to reheat and recrisp up.
Keep your fried cauliflower "warm" in the oven on a wire rack until guests arrive.

*Always wait until last minute to add the sauce.

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