Name: Fried Cauliflower with Sesame and Hoisin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tempura batter mix - 1 cup; Ice cold water - ¾ cup; Hoisin sauce - ¼ cup; Sesame oil, divided - 5 tablespoons; Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons; Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons; Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon; Garlic powder - ½ teaspoon; Cauliflower, cut into florets - 1 medium head; Vegetable oil for frying, or as needed - 4 cups

Fried Cauliflower with Sesame and Hoisin

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Fried Cauliflower with Sesame and Hoisin

1. Tempura batter mix - 1 cup

2. Ice cold water - ¾ cup

3. Hoisin sauce - ¼ cup

4. Sesame oil, divided - 5 tablespoons

5. Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons

6. Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons

7. Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon

8. Garlic powder - ½ teaspoon

9. Cauliflower, cut into florets - 1 medium head

10. Vegetable oil for frying, or as needed - 4 cups

How to cook deliciously - Fried Cauliflower with Sesame and Hoisin

1. Stage

Combine tempura mix and water in a bowl; whisk until blended. Set bowl into a larger bowl filled with ice cubes to keep cold.

2. Stage

Mix hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.

3. Stage

Dip cauliflower into the tempura batter and set on a plate to let excess batter drip off.

4. Stage

Combine vegetable oil and remaining 3 tablespoons sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring temperature up to 350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C).

5. Stage

Deep-fry cauliflower florets in batches until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes per batch. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

6. Stage

Serve with hoisin mixture drizzled on top, or on the side for dipping.