Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 cup

Cauliflower florets

Blanched

0.5 cup

Onions

Chopped

0.5 cup

Spring Onion (Bulb & Greens)

Chopped

1 tbsp

Corn flour

Mixed with water

1.25 tbsp

Soy sauce

1.5 tsp

Red Chilli sauce

1 tbsp

Vinegar

0.5 tsp

Ginger

finely chopped

2 unit

Garlic

finely chopped

2 unit

Green Chillies

slit length-wise

1 tsp

Sesame seeds (Til seeds)

Roasted

1 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

Step 1
~3 min

Blanch cauliflower florets in a little salted water until tender-crisp. Drain and reserve the water.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat oil in a pan.

Step 3
~3 min

Add chopped onions, spring onion bulbs, minced garlic, chopped ginger, and slit green chillies.

Step 4
~3 min

Sauté for about a minute.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the blanched cauliflower florets and gently mix on low flame.

Step 6
~3 min

Mix cornflour with water (use reserved cauliflower water if available) to form a slurry.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the cornflour slurry to the pan.

Step 8
~3 min

Add Sichuan red chilli sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar.

Step 9
~3 min

Mix well and cook until the sauce thickens.

Step 10
~3 min

Adjust the consistency with water if needed.

Step 11
~3 min

Remove from heat.

Step 12
~3 min

Transfer to a serving bowl.

Step 13
~3 min

Garnish with chopped spring onion greens and roasted sesame seeds.

Step 14
~3 min

Serve hot with Chinese fried rice or noodles.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra crispiness, you can deep fry the cauliflower after blanching.

Adjust the amount of red chilli sauce to control the level of spiciness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The cauliflower can be blanched ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or a side dish.

Pairs well with Chinese fried rice or noodles.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Chinese Fried Rice
Noodles
Spring Rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Sichuan, China (adapted)

Cultural Significance

Popular Indo-Chinese adaptation of Sichuan cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Party
Dinner Party
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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