Ingredients
FOR PANKO CAULIFLOWER
a small head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 cup store-bought panko bread crumbs (or home-made)
1 cup cornmeal
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
3 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp kosher salt
3 tbsp Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer
6–7 tbsp water
1 tbsp coconut butter (or coconut oil)
FOR SPICY SAUCE
1/2 cup Tofutti sour cream
1/2 cup Vegenaise
2 tbsp garlic chili sauce (green top)
2 tbsp tamari sauce
OPTIONAL GARNISH FOR FINE DINING
Crushed wasabi peas
baby beet greens
extra chili garlic sauce
black Hawaiian sea salt
Instructions
For the cauliflower
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a shallow square container, add the panko bread crumbs, cornmeal, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, and salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, add the egg replacer powder and water together. Stir until the mixture begins to thicken. Add the coconut butter and whisk together until no lumps are present. Carefully place the cauliflower florets into the egg batter and toss until the cauliflower is completely coated.
Working with one at a time, roll the florets into the panko mixture and set onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Space each floret so they aren’t touching. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and the cauliflower is soft in the center.
For the sauce
Whisk together the Tofutti, Vegenaise, chili garlic sauce, and tamari in a small mixing bowl. Serve with cauliflower bites.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: appetizer
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion