Baked Cauliflower Manchurian

[nverland]

Today is World Vegetarian Day, the start of vegetarian month



Baked Cauliflower Manchurian
Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time 45 minutes Servings 4

Ingredients

*For the Baked Cauliflower
1 cup unflavored and unsweetened non-dairy milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium cauliflower crown (about 1 1/2 pounds), broken into florets
Canola oil (or neutral oil of choice)
*For the Manchurian Gravy
1 tablespoon canola oil (or neutral oil of choice)
4 medium scallions, white and green parts separated and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sambal oelek or sriracha sauce (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
*For Serving
Fresh cilantro

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