Asian Cauliflower is a LIP SMACKING combination of Roasted Cauliflower and Crispy cashews, tossed in a SWEET and SPICY Sriracha-Soy Sauce that is finger licking good!! Serve plain or spoon over white rice for an easy dinner.
Sweet & Spicy Asian Cauliflower and Cashews
An Asian style stir fry with cashews, but oven roasted instead of a wok. It is a delectable combination of SPICY, SALTY AND SWEET with crunchy cashews and soft cooked florets. Spoon over white rice for an easy yet unbelievably tasty dinner. Raw florets transforms into golden red, caramelized deliciousness in the oven.
Seasoning
Cauliflower goes well with just about any seasoning. For a simple roasted side dish for weeknight dinner an easy salt, pepper and olive oil seasoning will suffice. However, we went beyond that and used a tasty combination of sriracha sauce, soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper for this spicy roasted cauliflower.
How to pick a cauliflower?
Look for large, densely-packed head. Make sure they are heavy for it's size, bright white color and free of any blemishes or brown spots! The leaves should be fresh and vibrant green which is a sign that the flower was recently harvested.
How to store fresh cauliflower?
It comes in pre packaged cellophane which can trap moisture and promote rot. If you are going to use it in couple of days, then you can refrigerate as is.
If storing longer, then unwrap it from the cellophane, wrap in a sheet of paper towels (will help in absorbing any moisture) and then in a sealed plastic bag. Store in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator for up to a week.
How to cut cauliflower for roasting?
- Slice off the stem end of the cauliflower to form a flat base.
- Turn the flower so it is resting flower side up on the cutting board.
- Slice downward to cut it into four even wedges.
- Slice off just the inner core areas to get rid of the tough, fibrous stem.
- Then, cut each piece across to make slices 1-inch wide. Pull apart any florets that are stuck together.
Tips for success
Don't overcrowd the pan - Like all veggies, florets needs some breathing room on the pan. Otherwise, they will produce steam that they’ll never turn crisp on the edges.
Size - Cut all florets the same size. Uneven size will result in the big ones undercooked and tiny ones overcooked.
Do not use raw cashews. It will not taste the same - Learn how to to roast cashews.
Sauce - Stir sauce ingredients, until sugar is dissolved completely.
Less spicy? If you want to cut down the spiciness, then reduce the red pepper flakes.
Allow Air to Flow - Don’t overcrowd your pan when roasting. They need plenty of space and airflow to become as tasty and caramelized as possible!
Final baking - After the florets is tossed with sauce, bake only for 2-3 minutes, not longer.
Key Ingredients
Cauliflower - Use fresh head, clear of blemishes and cut into 1-inch size florets.
Cashews - Use roasted cashews. If using store bought roasted cashews then make sure that they are unsalted.
Sriracha Sauce - Hot Sriracha Huy Fong Chilli Sauce
Sugar - Regular white sugar
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Soy Sauce - Regular soy sauce and not reduced sodium
Red pepper flakes - Increase to make it more spicy.
Scallions - Adds freshness
How to make Asian Style Cauliflower?
Make sauce -
Stir Sriracha, sugar, soy sauce and red pepper flakes until sugar is dissolved (Gotta love this color).
Roast cauliflower
- Toss florets with vegetable oil, salt and pepper, bake at 450° F for 25 minutes. Then, toss crispy roasted florets with the Sriracha-soy sauce, roasted cashews and scallions.
- Place in oven for a couple of minutes, for the sauce to adhere to florets and cashews.
How to store?
If you don’t end up finishing this tasty stir fry recipe, it can be stored and enjoyed later! Here’s how to keep it as fresh and delicious as possible.
In the Refrigerator: You can store your leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Re heating - Simply microwave until warmed.
Can this be frozen?
We recommend NOT! This sweet and spicy cauliflower recipe makes a small batch, that we love to bake them fresh each time.
How to serve?
We've had several readers say that their polished off the whole batch straight from the baking pan 🥰
We love to scoop over white rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower and Cashews - Asian Style
Ingredients
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- ½ medium to large cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt ( or one healthy pinch)
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Sriracha-Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Additional ingredients
- ⅓ cup toasted cashews (unsalted)
- chopped scallions, for garnish
Instructions
Roast Cauliflower
- Preheat oven to 450° F. Toss cauliflower, vegetable oil, salt and pepper in a baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until cooked.
- While the cauliflower is baking, make sauce and chop scallions.
Make Sriracha-Soy Sauce
- Stir all sauce ingredients ( Sriracha, sugar, soy sauce and red pepper flakes) in a medium bowl, until sugar is dissolved completely. Set aside.
To finish
- Remove baking pan from oven ( do not turn oven off) and place on a wire rack. Add sauce ( scrape bowl to get all the sauce out ---> good stuff), cashews and scallions. Toss well until evenly coated ( be careful with the hot pan), spread in a single layer and return pan back to the oven.
- Bake for 3 minutes for sauce to set, remove pan and place on a wire rack to cool slightly before eating.
- Delicious plain or served over white rice. (If serving over rice, make sure to get as much sauce out of the baking pan using a flat spatula) . Garnish with more scallions.
Notes
Nutrition
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Katherine | Love In My Oven
Ok, pinning and making as soon as I get back from vacation. I LOVE roasted cauliflower, and my hubby and I love sriracha. This is definitely our kind of meatless meal!
LetsCurry
Cauliflower is my favourite and topped with Sriracha is my kind of dinner loaded with spices. Thanks Maria