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===== Sweet and Sour Cauliflower =====

//~30 min, serves 4//


__Ingredients:__

  * 6 tbsp cornstarch (for cauliflower) plus 1 tsp (for sauce)
  * salt and pepper
  * olive oil
  * 3 tbsp ketchup
  * 3 tbsp sugar
  * 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  * 2 tbsp soy sauce
  * 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  * 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  * rice or noodles for serving



__Directions:__

Prep rice or noodles for serving.

Preheat oven to 425F. 

Place 3 tablespoons cornstarch in a large bowl. Add the cauliflower, season with a big pinch of salt, and toss to coat. Drizzle in 2 to 3 tablespoons oil and toss until well coated. Add 3 tablespoons cornstarch and toss. Drizzle in another 1 to 2 tablespoons oil and toss well again, making sure there is no dry cornstarch on the cauliflower.
 
Grease a sheet pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Arrange the florets in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip the cauliflower to encourage even cooking, and return to the oven for another 8 to 10 minutes, cooking until it is tender and golden around the edges.

While the cauliflower cooks, make the sweet and sour sauce: Place the ketchup, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and garlic in a small pot. Heat over medium, stirring, until the sugar melts and the mixture starts bubbling around the edges, about 1 minute. Whisk the remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, then slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the pot, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 1 minute.

To serve, transfer the cauliflower to a bowl and drizzle the sweet and sour sauce over the florets. Top with scallions. Serve with rice or noodles.

from: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025452-sweet-and-sour-cauliflower