Kung pao cauliflower

Name: Kung pao cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Chinese recipes
Ingredients: A few sprays Frylight Vegetable Oil (from large supermarkets); 1 small cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1.5cm thick slices; ½-1 tsp sichuan peppercorns (from large supermarkets), roughly crushed in a mortar and pestle; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 3cm piece fresh gingerApple-converted-space; 2 spring onions, white and green parts sliced separatelyApple-converted-space; 2-3 dried red chillies (optional); 1 tbsp tamari (check it’s gluten-free, if necessary); 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce; 1 red chilli, sliced; 50g roasted unsalted peanutsApple-converted-space; Pinch toasted sesame seeds; Fresh coriander leaves to serve

Published: 6 Nov 19
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Test kitchen approved

A spicy Chinese favourite gets a low-cal veggie makeover, with less than 250 calories per portion. The sauce also works well with tofu, or opt for sliced chicken breast for a meatier version.

For another show-stopping way with this winter veg, check out our whole baked cauliflower with pearl barley, wild mushrooms and cheese.

Serves 2
Hands-on time 10 min, oven time 25 min

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Ingredients

A few sprays Frylight Vegetable Oil (from large supermarkets)
1 small cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1.5cm thick slices
½-1 tsp sichuan peppercorns (from large supermarkets), roughly crushed in a mortar and pestle
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3cm piece fresh ginger
2 spring onions, white and green parts sliced separately
2-3 dried red chillies (optional)
1 tbsp tamari (check it’s gluten-free, if necessary)
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 red chilli, sliced
50g roasted unsalted peanuts
Pinch toasted sesame seeds
Fresh coriander leaves to serve

Method

Heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Spray a little oil on the base of a baking tray, add the cauliflower slices and spray again with oil. Roast for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the peppercorns, garlic, ginger, white parts of the spring onion, dried chillies (if using), tamari and chilli sauce in a small bowl (see Make Ahead).
After the 20 minutes’ cooking time, pour the dressing over the cauliflower and return to the oven for 5-6 minutes. Scatter over the remaining ingredients to serve.

Recipe from October 2019 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 240kcals
Fat: 14g (2.6g saturated)
Protein: 13g
Carbohydrates: 12.2g (7.7g sugars)
Fibre: 5.8g
Salt: 1.6g

delicious. tips

Next time, try this sauce with tofu or sliced chicken breast (if you’re not vegan/vegetarian).
Make the sauce up to a few hours ahead and keep covered in the fridge.

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