Follow these steps for perfect results
Cauliflower florets
Blanched
Onions
Chopped
Spring Onion (Bulb & Greens)
Chopped
Corn flour
Mixed with water
Soy sauce
Red Chilli sauce
Vinegar
Ginger
finely chopped
Garlic
finely chopped
Green Chillies
slit length-wise
Sesame seeds (Til seeds)
Roasted
Sunflower Oil
Blanch cauliflower florets in a little salted water until tender-crisp. Drain and reserve the water.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add chopped onions, spring onion bulbs, minced garlic, chopped ginger, and slit green chillies.
Sauté for about a minute.
Add the blanched cauliflower florets and gently mix on low flame.
Mix cornflour with water (use reserved cauliflower water if available) to form a slurry.
Add the cornflour slurry to the pan.
Add Sichuan red chilli sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar.
Mix well and cook until the sauce thickens.
Adjust the consistency with water if needed.
Remove from heat.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Garnish with chopped spring onion greens and roasted sesame seeds.
Serve hot with Chinese fried rice or noodles.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 mins
The cauliflower can be blanched ahead of time.
Serve in a bowl garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds.
Serve as an appetizer or a side dish.
Pairs well with Chinese fried rice or noodles.
Cuts through the spice.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Popular Indo-Chinese adaptation of Sichuan cuisine.
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