Description
Korean Baked Cauliflower is a healthy and satisfying side dish that transforms cauliflower into a flavor-packed experience with bold Korean flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon gochujang
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Arrange the cauliflower florets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
4. While the cauliflower is roasting, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
5. In a small saucepan, cook the sauce over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
6. Once the cauliflower is roasted, remove it from the oven. Drizzle the sauce over the cauliflower and toss gently to coat. You can return the cauliflower to the oven for an additional 5 minutes if you prefer a more caramelized coating.
7. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added flavor and texture. Serve hot as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
Notes
Select a fresh head of cauliflower with tightly packed florets for best texture and flavor.
Adjust the amount of gochujang to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
Keep an eye on the cauliflower during roasting as cooking times may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg