Fried Cauliflower with Sesame and Hoisin
Description
Crispy, deep-fried cauliflower bites served with a sesame-hoisin sauce are a perfect appetizer for game day.
Ingredients
•
1 cup tempura batter mix
•
3/4 cup ice cold water
•
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
•
5 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
•
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
•
2 tablespoons soy sauce
•
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
•
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
•
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
•
4 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
1
Combine tempura mix and water in a bowl; whisk until blended. Set bowl into a larger bowl filled with ice cubes to keep cold.
2
Mix hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
3
Dip cauliflower into the tempura batter and set on a plate to let excess batter drip off.
4
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).
5
Deep-fry cauliflower florets in batches until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes per batch. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
6
Serve with hoisin mixture drizzled on top, or on the side for dipping.