Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of Korean cuisine with this delicious Korean Fried Cauliflower recipe. Crispy battered cauliflower florets are tossed in a spicy gochujang sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- vegetable oil for frying
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in sparkling water until a smooth batter forms.
- Frying: Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Dip cauliflower florets into the batter, shaking off excess, then carefully drop them into the hot oil. Fry in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Simmer over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Coating: Transfer fried cauliflower to a large bowl, pour sauce over, and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake the battered cauliflower at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, then toss with the sauce.
- Adjust the spice level by reducing or increasing gochujang.
- Serve with steamed rice or as a flavorful appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
