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Korean-Style Popcorn Cauliflower

15 INGREDIENTS • 13 STEPS • 1HR

Korean-Style Popcorn Cauliflower

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4.3
31 ratings
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Made with Chung Jung One’s vegan and gluten-free Spicy Ketchup Sauce, this guaranteed crowd-pleaser is full of incredible textures and flavours. You can also marinate cauliflower overnight for an even quicker mid-week main, side dish or snack.
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Made with Chung Jung One’s vegan and gluten-free Spicy Ketchup Sauce, this guaranteed crowd-pleaser is full of incredible textures and flavours. You can also marinate cauliflower overnight for an even quicker mid-week main, side dish or snack.
1HR
Total Time
$2.94
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
us / metric
Cauliflower Florets
4 2/3 cups
Cauliflower Florets
cut into bite-sized pieces
Rice Wine
2 Tbsp
Rice Wine
Ground Ginger
4 tsp
Ground Ginger
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Ground White Pepper
as needed
Ground White Pepper
Chung Jung One® Gochujang Spicy Ketchup
3/4 cup
Chung Jung One® Gochujang Spicy Ketchup
Honey
4 Tbsp
Honey
Dark Brown Sugar
4 Tbsp
Dark Brown Sugar
Gluten-Free Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp
Gluten-Free Soy Sauce
Sesame Oil
4 tsp
Sesame Oil
Garlic
1 tsp
Minced Garlic
Corn Flour
2 cups
Corn Flour
Cooking Oil
as needed
Cooking Oil
about 1 liter, for frying
White Sesame Seeds
to taste
White Sesame Seeds
Scallion
to taste
Scallions, finely sliced
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
1015
Fat
14.4 g
Protein
16.9 g
Carbs
213.0 g
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step 1
Rinse Cauliflower Florets (4 2/3 cups) and drain well.
step 1 Rinse Cauliflower Florets (4 2/3 cups) and drain well.
step 2
In a medium bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, Rice Wine (2 Tbsp), Ground Ginger (4 tsp), Salt (1 tsp), and Ground White Pepper (as needed).
step 2 In a medium bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, Rice Wine (2 Tbsp), Ground Ginger (4 tsp), Salt (1 tsp), and Ground White Pepper (as needed).
step 3
Toss well and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
step 3 Toss well and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
step 4
To make the sauce, combine Chung Jung One® Gochujang Spicy Ketchup (3/4 cup), Honey (4 Tbsp), Dark Brown Sugar (4 Tbsp), Gluten-Free Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), Sesame Oil (4 tsp), and Garlic (1 tsp).
step 4 To make the sauce, combine Chung Jung One® Gochujang Spicy Ketchup (3/4 cup), Honey (4 Tbsp), Dark Brown Sugar (4 Tbsp), Gluten-Free Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), Sesame Oil (4 tsp), and Garlic (1 tsp).
step 5
Mix well and set aside.
step 5 Mix well and set aside.
step 6
In a separate bowl, add the Corn Flour (2 cups) add the cauliflower florets in batches and toss.
step 6 In a separate bowl, add the Corn Flour (2 cups) add the cauliflower florets in batches and toss.
step 7
Make sure each floret is coated well. Set aside.
step 7 Make sure each floret is coated well. Set aside.
step 8
Heat Cooking Oil (as needed) in a large pot over a medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 8 Heat Cooking Oil (as needed) in a large pot over a medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 9
Working in batches, carefully add the coated cauliflower into the oil. Deep fry until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Repeat until all the cauliflower is cooked.
step 9 Working in batches, carefully add the coated cauliflower into the oil. Deep fry until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Repeat until all the cauliflower is cooked.
step 10
Carefully remove cauliflower florets from the oil and set on a dish lined with kitchen towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat until all the cauliflower is cooked.
step 10 Carefully remove cauliflower florets from the oil and set on a dish lined with kitchen towel to absorb excess oil. Repeat until all the cauliflower is cooked.
step 11
Add the combined sauce ingredients to a saucepan or skillet. Cook over medium heat for around 2 minutes until it starts to bubble and the sugar has dissolved.
step 11 Add the combined sauce ingredients to a saucepan or skillet. Cook over medium heat for around 2 minutes until it starts to bubble and the sugar has dissolved.
step 12
Working again in batches, quickly add the deep fried cauliflower to the sauce and toss well.
step 12 Working again in batches, quickly add the deep fried cauliflower to the sauce and toss well.
step 13
Add popcorn cauliflower to a serving dish and finish off with White Sesame Seeds (to taste) and Scallions (to taste) Serve warm.
step 13 Add popcorn cauliflower to a serving dish and finish off with White Sesame Seeds (to taste) and Scallions (to taste) Serve warm.
Tags
Appetizers
Dairy-Free
Budget-Friendly
Gluten-Free
Asian
Snack
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Game Day
Korean
Side Dish
Vegetables
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