Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Bake (Print Version)
Crispy cauliflower tossed in sticky sesame sauce, garnished with scallions and seeds for flavor-packed bites.
# Ingredients:
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1 small head cauliflower, chopped (6 1/2 cups florets)
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1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
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1/4 cup rice vinegar
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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1 ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
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½ tsp powdered ginger
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1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot
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1/4 cup water
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Sesame seeds and scallions, for garnish
# Steps:
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Preheat your oven to 450°F. Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Cut the cauliflower into florets and slice one side of each floret to be flat. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared pan.
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Bake on the center rack for 10 minutes.
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Whisk together soy sauce, sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or agave), rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and powdered ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
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Stir together the cornstarch and water until fully dissolved. Slowly whisk this mixture into the saucepan once it boils. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.
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Flip the cauliflower florets and bake for another 10 minutes. Optionally, move the pan to the top rack and broil for 1-2 minutes.
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Pour the prepared sauce over the florets. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.
# Notes and Tips:
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You can make the sauce ahead of time. It thickens more as it sits in the fridge.
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Some readers suggest this recipe works in an instant pot, though it's untested.