Crispy Gochujang Cauliflower Bowls

Crunchy cauliflower in a sticky sweet-hot glaze with rice and quick cucumber pickle.

Vegetarian Vegan (0 ratings)
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Total50 min
Serves4
DifficultyMedium
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Crunchy cauliflower in a sticky sweet-hot glaze with rice and quick cucumber pickle. Built around everyday ingredients and a clear method, this vegetarian recipe delivers strong flavour without unnecessary complication.

Method

  1. Heat oven to 230°C (210°C fan). Mix flour, water and cornflour; coat cauliflower and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Mix gochujang, maple, soy and half the vinegar.
  3. Toss cucumber with remaining vinegar and salt.
  4. Coat baked cauliflower in sauce and return to oven for 5 minutes.
  5. Serve over rice with cucumber and spring onions.

💡 VeggieTip notes

  • Air-fry the battered florets at 200°C for 14–16 minutes.
  • Use tamari and gluten-free flour if needed.

Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

493kcal
12g protein
89g carbs
10g fat
9g fibre

Values are estimates and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

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