Vegan Orange Cauliflower

1 small head of cauliflower or large cut in half

1 c flour

1 c water

pinch of salt

Orange Sauce:

Orange zest from 1 small orange

1/4 c tamari

1/2 c sugar (brown if you have it)

1 tsp. sesame oil

1/4 c distilled white vinegar

1/2 c orange juice

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tsp. fresh ginger minced

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

1 Tb cornstarch

2 Tb water

Garnish:

Thinly sliced scallions

Sesame seeds

1. Cut cauliflower into bite sized pieces.

2. Make batter by mixing the flour, water and salt in a bowl.

3. Dip each floret into the batter and let excess drip off before placing on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, make sure they don't touch.

4. I air fried mine for 15 min. @375 F or you can use conventional oven for 20-25 min. @400 F

1. In a pan over medium heat water sauté (1 Tb water in pan) the garlic, ginger and chili flakes for about 2-3 min.

2. Add the orange juice, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce.

3. Turn heat on high and let it come to a boil for 1 minute. Turn heat down to medium.

4. Make slurry by mixing water with cornstarch and add it to the sauce.

5. Cook for an additional 2/3 min. till the sauce starts to thicken.

6. Turn heat off and add sesame oil and about 1/2 Tb of the orange zest and stir.

7. Toss florets in sauce till they are well coated and serve.

8. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds and more zest if desired.