FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH SESAME AND HOISIN

Fried Cauliflower with Sesame and Hoisin image

Crispy, deep-fried cauliflower bites served with a sesame-hoisin sauce are a perfect appetizer for game day.

Provided by Bustercluck

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup tempura batter mix
¾ cup ice cold water
¼ cup hoisin sauce
5 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
4 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

Combine tempura mix and water in a bowl; whisk until blended. Set bowl into a larger bowl filled with ice cubes to keep cold.
Mix hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
Dip cauliflower into the tempura batter and set on a plate to let excess batter drip off.
Combine vegetable oil and remaining 3 tablespoons sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring temperature up to 350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C).
Deep-fry cauliflower florets in batches until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes per batch. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve with hoisin mixture drizzled on top, or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2213.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 238.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 31.1 g, Sodium 825.8 mg, Sugar 7.3 g