Growing up, one of my favourite meals was getting takeaway from our local Chinese restaurant. Of course, that tradition has followed me, like many others, throughout my life. I still love getting a dirty Chinese takeaway for a movie night in and dishing it up to eat cuddled up on the couch. However, I have to be honest – since I have moved to the UK (and moved three different neighbourhoods in nearly four years), I haven’t established a local go-to Chinese restaurant for me.
Therefore, I have been trying to make my own at home! This is a vegan alternative to the classic cashew chicken (because we all know I love cashews). No need to waste time comparing Chinese restaurants on Just Eat or waiting for your delivery driver delivery -this cashew cauliflower is simple and delicious right from your own kitchen.
vegan chinese cashew cauliflower
Ingredients
veggies
- 800 grams cauliflower chopped into bite-size pieces
- 300 grams bell pepper any colours, chopped
- 150 grams onion chopped
- 7 grams ginger minced
- 10 grams garlic minced
- 25 grams green onions chopped
- 100 grams cashews
sauce
- 15 ml sesame oil for sautéeing
- 30-45 ml agave nectar to taste
- 30 ml soy sauce
- 15 ml rice vinegar
- 30 ml hoisin sauce
- 5 grams corn starch
cauliflower coating
- 130 grams flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 150 ml water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220ºC (425 ºF).
- Place cashews on baking tray and bake for 10-15 minutes until slightly browned.
- Next mix the cauliflower coating mixture together to make a batter.
- Dip the cauliflower in the batter, tap to drop excess and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes until florets are cooked through.
- In a small bowl mix together all ingredients for sauce and let sit.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pan over high heat and add in garlic, ginger, peppers and onions for about five to six minutes until slightly softened.
- Add in the sauce and continue to cook for an additional three to four minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add in cauliflower florets, chopped florets, and add in the nuts and mix completely. Sprinkle spring onions on for serving.
