Korean Style Deep Fried Cauliflower "Drumsticks"
A crunchy, fried vegetable appetiser with a sweet and spicy sauce
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 272kcal
Cost: £5.00
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Cooks Knife
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Deep Frying Pan
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Set Measuring Cups & Spoons
Ingredients
For the “Drumsticks”
- 2 Heads Cauliflower cut into large florettes
- 1 Tsp Salt
- ½ Tsp Black Pepper
- ½ tsp. Chili Powder
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 1 tsp. Coriander
- ½ Cup Cornstarch
- ½ Cup Flour
- 1 Egg Beaten
- ½ Cup Cold Water
- A little flour for tossing the florettes
- Vegetable Oil For Deep Frying
For the Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang Korean Red Chili Paste
- 3 Tbsp Ketchup
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 2 Garlic Cloves finely chopped
- 1 Tsp Ginger grated
- 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the spices, cornstarch, flour, beaten egg, and cold water until you get a thick, smooth batter. Adjust with a little flour or water as needed.
- Rinse the cauliflower florettes and drain well.
- Toss with a little flour. (This will help the batter stick)
- Add the cauliflower and mix well until coated.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan or fryer to 175°C (350°F).
- Drop the cauliflower pieces into the oil, let set a moment, and then gently make sure that all pieces are separated.
- Cook in batches for 5–7 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Drain and hold on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
- Lightly salt.
To Make the Sauce
- Combine the gochujang, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil stirring, and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Adjust with a drop of water if needed.
- Toss the florettes in the sauce until evenly coated, or drizzle, as preferred.
To Serve
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sprigs of coriander.
- Serve with pickled vegetables such as cucumber, daikon or radish.
Notes
- Replace the ginger and garlic with ice tray cubes, made in bulk and frozen.
- Test a small piece of cauliflower to make sure that the batter is right before frying the entire batch.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1344mg | Potassium: 1035mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 923IU | Vitamin C: 141mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg