Delicious, Crispy cauliflower in orange sauce

The orange sauce instantly reminds us of chicken! And yes I did like the orange chicken too, however, since I wasn't a fan of chicken ever, so I am super delighted to make my cauliflower in orange sauce instead. I use most ready made sauces here, because thats easier n since I am not such a chef myself, I prefer these sauces! I make a lot of salsas though, from scratch, and will share some of those recipes in my upcoming posts.
This dish is super easy and doesn't take more than 30 mins and needless to say tastes divine!


SERVING SIZE- 2 ADULTS
TOTAL PREP TIME- 30 mins 

INGREDIENTS.

1. 1 medium sized cauliflower florets- 4-5 pieces
2. 2 spring onions, chopped (just the green leafy part) - for garnish.
3. 1/2 tsp orange zest. (Freshly grated will be better n have an awesome flavor)

SAUCE

1. 2tbsp Orange sauce ( I use Panda express brand from Kroger)
2. 1 tbsp siracha or hot sauce ( you can put lesser if you dont want or not use it at all)
3.  2 tbsp Light soy sauce
4. 2 garlic pods, very finely chopped.
5.  1 tsp of sugar ( brown- if you have, otherwise regular)

BATTER FOR CAULIFLOWER.

1. 1/2 cup All purpose flour
2. 1 tbsp corn flour ( its ok if u dont have it)
3. A pinch of baking soda
4. Salt
5. 1 tsp garlic powder
6. 1/4 tsp paprika


PREPARATION

1. Slice each floret into 3 parts, so it cooks well inside when you batter fry them.
2. Mix all the batter ingredients in a bowl and add some water n whisk it well to not leave any lumps. Use water very little in a table spoon as needed so as no not make it very runny. ( should have a thinner consistency like that of pancakes).
3. Heat 1 cup of cooking oil in a laddle or deep pan n coat and fry the cauliflower florets in batches of 5. Keep aside.
4. Add all the sauces in a bowl and add 4 tbsp of water n mix well.
5. In the same pan ( remove some oil if its a lot left) you would need just 2 tsp of oil.
6. Keeping the heat on medium, add the chopped garlic, stir it for about 20 seconds and add the sauce. Add a few more tbsp of water if the sauce is still thick, and lower the heat further.
7. Add the fried cauliflower florets n mix it well with thd sauce. Take the oan off the heat.
8. Serve it over a hot bowl of white or brown rice and garnish it with the chopped green onions and sprinkle some orange zest. You can finely chop some iceberg letuce on the sides too!
ENJOY!

Signing off for tonight. Cheers🥂


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