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Kung Pao Cauliflower
[Vegan, Gluten-free]

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    Kung Pao Cauliflower [Vegan, Gluten-free]

    The one element that contribute most to the flavor of this dish is the sauce. Since the sauce can be easily made vegan, it is in fact not difficult to veganize this dish.

    Ingredients You Need for Kung Pao Cauliflower [Vegan, Gluten-free]

    For the Ingredients:

    • 2 heads cauliflower (cut into florets)

    For the Batter:

    • 1 cup chickpea flour
    • 1 cup plant milk
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    For the Topping:

    • Toasted sesame seeds

    For the Kung Pao Sauce:

    • 1/2 cup water
    • 3 tablespoons liquid amino
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons liquid sweetener of your choice (I used agave syrup)
    • 1 tablespoon corn starch
    • 2 teaspoon chickpea flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • Pinch of chili powder
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    How to Prepare Kung Pao Cauliflower [Vegan, Gluten-free]

    For the Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 392°F (200 °C).

    For the Batter:

    1. In a medium bowl, add all batter ingredients and mix well. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes before using it.

    For the Cauliflower:

    1. Dip one cauliflower floret at a time into the batter mixture. Gently tap the floret at the side of the bowl to get rid of the excess batter.
    2. Place the coated cauliflower floret on a lined baking tray. Continue with all other florets.
    3. Bake it for about 20 minutes, while flipping half way through

    For the Kung Pao Sauce:

    1. While the cauliflowers are baking, prepare the sauce by mixing all ingredients in a small sauce pan.
    2. Bring it to a boil and then simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
    3. Once the cauliflowers are done, take them out and toss them with the Kung Pao sauce.
    4. Sprinkle some toasted sesame on top and put them back in the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until they became nice and crispy.

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