How do I make the sweet and sour sauce from scratch?

Saute onions, ginger, and garlic, then add pineapple, brown rice vinegar, ketchup, Sriracha, tamari, and sugar. Simmer, then thicken with a cornstarch slurry.

What's the best way to cook the cauliflower?

Pan-fry the cauliflower florets in peanut oil with garlic until softened and browned, then add salt, pepper, turmeric, and pineapple juice to heat through.

Can I adjust the spiciness of this dish?

Yes, the recipe suggests using 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Sriracha hot sauce in the sweet and sour sauce, depending on your preferred level of heat.

What can I serve this Sweet and Sour Cauliflower with?

The recipe suggests serving the plated cauliflower and sauce over brown rice, garnished with toasted cashews.

How can I make sure the cauliflower isn't mushy?

When cooking the cauliflower, go by its texture rather than a strict time, cooking until softened and browned but still al dente, which can take 7 to 15 minutes.

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Sweet and Sour Cauliflower
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

RP By: Rhea Parsons

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Plated Sweet and Sour Cauliflower served over brown rice, garnished with toasted cashews and fresh pineapple chunks.

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Ingredients You Need for Sweet and Sour Cauliflower [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

1 Tbs. peanut oil
½ medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
1 cup diced pineapple
3 Tbs. brown rice vinegar
¼ cup ketchup
½ – 1 tsp. Sriracha hot sauce (depends on how hot you like it)
1 Tbs. gluten-free tamari
2-3 Tbs. brown sugar (depends on how sweet you like it)
¼ cup water
2 Tsp. cornstarch

For the Cauliflower:

I head of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 Tbs. peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. turmeric
½ cup pineapple juice
Toasted cashews for garnish

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How to Prepare Sweet and Sour Cauliflower [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Sauce:

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook 2 minutes until softened. Add the ginger and garlic, stirring for 30 seconds. Add the pineapple, brown rice vinegar, ketchup, chile sauce, tamari and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the water and the cornstarch until smooth. Add to the sauce and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute and turn off the heat. Set aside until ready to eat.

For the Cauliflower:

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and let brown for 30 seconds. Add the cauliflower to the pan and cook until softened and browned, anywhere from 7 to 15 minutes, depending on your stove and how al dente you like it. Definitely go by the texture of the cauliflower, not the time. Add salt, pepper and turmeric to the skillet. Mix well. Add the pineapple juice to the skillet and heat through.
Plate the cauliflower and top with the sweet and sour sauce. Garnish with cashews. Serve over brown rice. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

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