This bang bang cauliflower is one of my favourite snacks. the outer crust is so crunchy, while the inside is soft and crumbly. it’s perfect served straight out of the oven, with the sweet and spicy sauce drizzled over the top.
ingredients
1 cauliflower, cut into medium-sized florets
drizzle of olive oil
For the batter
300ml almond milk, or any other plant-based milk
200g brown rice flour
For the coating
200g brown rice flour, or plain flour
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
pinch of sea salt
For the sauce
4 tablespoons brown rice syrup
4 tablespoons tomato puree
juice of half a lemon
2 teaspoons hot chilli powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
pinch of sea salt
pinch of pepper
method
preheat oven to 200c, fan setting.
mix the batter ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
then in a separate bowl, mix the coating ingredients.
dip the cauliflower florets into the batter, before rolling in the coating, ensuring each floret is fully covered.
place the florets on a baking tray and roast for 30-35 minutes.