Gobi Manchurian (Cauliflower in a Sweet Sour Spicy Sauce)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 0
Gobi Manchurian recipe of fried cauliflower in sweet, sour and spicy sauce
in Vegetarian

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower , cut into florets
oil ( for deep frying )
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce ( Huy Fong recommended )
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 small spring onions , white part finely chopped
4 small spring onions , green part finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce ( Huy Fong recommended )
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds , divided
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
256
Sugar
8g
Fat
9g
Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese fusion dish that can be found in many Indian and Chinese restaurants. It is made by deep-frying cauliflower florets and tossing them in a sweet, sour, and spicy sauce. This dish is a great example of how two different cuisines can come together to create a delicious and unique flavor profile.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, sriracha sauce, and water.
2.Mix well to form a thick batter.
3.Dip cauliflower florets in the batter and coat evenly.
4.Heat oil in a wok or deep frying pan, and fry the cauliflower in batches until golden brown.
5.Drain on paper towels.
6.In a separate wok or pan, heat vegetable oil and saute white part of spring onions, garlic paste, and ginger paste.
7.Add soy sauce, ketchup, sriracha sauce, vinegar, and salt.
8.Add in the fried cauliflower florets, and mix well.
9.Add green part of spring onions and sesame seeds.
10.Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

PROS

Gobi Manchurian has a mix of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors that excite the taste buds.

The dish is also vegetarian and a great way to add more cauliflower to your diet.

CONS

The dish is deep-fried, which makes it high in calories and fat.

However, it is possible to bake the cauliflower instead to reduce the calorie and fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cauliflower is a nutrient-rich vegetable that is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
It is also low in calories and can aid in weight loss and digestion.
The addition of sriracha sauce, ginger, and garlic also provides immune-boosting benefits to this delicious dish.

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