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