Spicy Crispy Kung Pao Cauliflower Recipe

Name: Spicy Crispy Kung Pao Cauliflower Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 5 tbsp corn starch (or other starch); 6 tbsp bread crumbs (use gluten-free crumbs to make gf); 5 tbsp or more water; 1/2 tsp cayenne (use a 1/3 tsp for less heat); 2 tsp soy sauce; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp roasted sesame oil; 1 tsp oil; 1 medium head of cauliflower (chopped into florets); 8 to 10 dried red chilies (chinese red chilies, or arbol or cayenne, or use california red for less heat); 1/2 tsp coarsely crushed sichuan peppercorns (or use a mix of coarsely crushed black pepper and red pepper flakes); 2 to 3 tbsp chopped cashews or peanuts; 4 to 5 cloves of garlic (minced); 1 inch ginger minced; 2 tbsp scallions (chopped); 2.5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce/tamari (use certified gluten-free sauce to make gf); 1.5 to 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp chinese rice wine (optional); 1 tbsp sugar; 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp water (use 1/2 cup for more sauce); 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

Crispy Kung Pao Cauliflower. Cauliflower battered and baked and tossed in spicy kung pao sauce. Super hot Appetizer for gameday. Vegan Recipe. Can be gluten-free with gluten-free breadcrumbs. Double the kung pao sauce for larger cauliflower or to serve over rice.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:33:19 GMT