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Korean Baked Cauliflower Recipe Easy Crispy Korean Cauliflower at Home

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A healthier, flavor-packed Korean baked cauliflower recipe that delivers crispy, spicy-sweet bites perfect for snacks or meals. Ready in under 40 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Rinse and pat dry the cauliflower, then cut into bite-sized florets ensuring even size.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup water until smooth with a pancake batter consistency.
  4. Toss the cauliflower florets in the batter, coating each piece well and shaking off excess batter.
  5. Spread the battered florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle or brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
  7. While baking, whisk together 3 tablespoons gochujang, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 2 cloves minced garlic until smooth.
  8. Remove the cauliflower from the oven and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the Korean sauce over and gently toss to coat evenly.
  9. Return the sauced cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  10. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Pat cauliflower dry before battering to prevent batter from sliding off. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure crispiness. Flip cauliflower halfway through baking for even browning. Toast sesame seeds for extra nuttiness. Adjust gochujang amount to control spice level. Sauce caramelizes best with the final 10-minute bake. Leftovers reheat best in oven to maintain crispiness.

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