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Crispy fried cauliflower florets tossed in a fiery, tangy, and slightly sweet Schezwan sauce. This popular Indo-Chinese appetizer is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or as a spicy side dish.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Batter and Cauliflower
Fry the Cauliflower
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Crispy fried cauliflower florets tossed in a fiery, tangy, and slightly sweet Schezwan sauce. This popular Indo-Chinese appetizer is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or as a spicy side dish.
This indo_chinese recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 360.51 calories per serving with 6.02g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for appetizer or snack or side.
Prepare the Schezwan Sauce
Combine and Serve
For a lower-calorie option, bake or air-fry the battered florets. Arrange them in a single layer and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
This recipe works wonderfully with other ingredients. Replace cauliflower with cubes of paneer, tofu, or mushrooms.
Add a tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds or crushed roasted peanuts along with the spring onion garnish for extra crunch and flavor.
To make this gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with rice flour or a gluten-free all-purpose blend, and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable packed with antioxidants like sulforaphane, which help protect cells from inflammatory damage and oxidative stress.
This dish provides dietary fiber from cauliflower and vegetables, which is essential for good digestive health, promoting regularity and supporting a healthy gut microbiome.
Key ingredients like garlic and ginger are renowned for their immune-boosting properties, containing compounds that have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.
A single serving of Schezwan Cauliflower contains approximately 380-450 calories, primarily due to the deep-frying process. The exact number can vary based on the amount of oil absorbed.
While delicious, this dish is an indulgence as it's deep-fried, making it high in fat and calories. However, cauliflower itself is a very healthy vegetable rich in vitamins and fiber. To make it healthier, consider baking or air-frying the florets instead of deep-frying.
Yes, you can easily make this recipe gluten-free. Replace the all-purpose flour with rice flour or a gluten-free flour blend. Also, ensure you use gluten-free tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The cauliflower will lose its crispiness upon refrigeration. For best results, reheat in an oven or an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore some of the crisp texture.
Absolutely! The Schezwan sauce base (Step 3) can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the sauce, fry the cauliflower, and toss them together.