Description
This Thai Sweet Chili Cauliflower is a flavorful, crispy, and healthier alternative to takeout. The cauliflower florets are baked until crispy and then tossed in a delicious homemade Thai sweet chili sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp chopped scallions (optional, for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to create a batter.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll battered cauliflower in panko breadcrumbs and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- While cauliflower is baking, heat Thai sweet chili sauce in a pan over low heat until warmed.
- Once cauliflower is done baking, remove from oven and toss in the warm sweet chili sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the cauliflower for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- You can make this dish spicier by adding chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- This dish is best served immediately to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
