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Cauliflower Manchurian or Gobi Manchurian is one of the best vegan appetizers you can enjoy. Crunchy deep-fried cauliflower tossed in the most delicious spicy Manchurian sauce.
Ingredients
Crispy Cauliflower
- 1 medium sized cauliflower
- ½ cup all purpose flour rice or arrowroot flour for a gluten-free option
- ½ cup corn flour
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Water around ¾ cup
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Gobi Manchurian Sauce
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup spring onion
- 1 cup green pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek or chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce tamari for gluten-free option
- 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon corn flour
- 2 tablespoon water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Crispy Cauliflower
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Cut or break the cauliflower into medium-size florets.
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Combine the flour, corn flour, white pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix and slowly pour water while mixing the batter. Keep adding water until you have a thickish batter (around ½ cup).
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Add the cauliflower florets into the batter and using a spatula, toss the florets until they are properly coated.
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Add oil to a saucepan or a pan for deep frying and heat over medium heat.
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When the oil is hot enough, add the battered cauliflower in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan. When golden, transfer to a plate with a paper towel and set aside.
Manchurian Sauce
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Heat some oil over medium heat in a wok or a big frying pan and add the spring onion, chopped green pepper and chopped garlic.
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Stir for a few minutes and then add ketchup, soy sauce, Sambal Oelek, sugar, and white pepper.
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Add water, stir and cook for a few minutes.
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Dilute the corn flour in the water and add to the wok. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes and remove from the cooker.
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Add the deep-fried cauliflower florets into the sauce, mix well and serve.
Notes
- Serve with finely chopped fresh spring onions on the top.
- If you want something to cool down your mouth, you can add some plant-based yogurt on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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