Ingredients

  • 1 medium Cauliflower
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Rice flour
  • 1 tbsp Corn flour
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 medium capsicum, chopped
  • 2 medium chilli, chopped
  • 10 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 stick ginger, finely chopped (about 1 inch pc)
  • 2 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chilli sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Aji no moto (MSG)
  • 1/4 bunch Spring Onions

Method

  • Take a thoroughly washed cauliflower and separate into florets.
  • Steam them for about 15 minutes until half cooked.
  • Mix all purpose flour, rice flour, corn flour, soya sauce, vinegar and chili powder.
  • Mix ingredients with water to make a semi-thick batter.
  • It shouldn't be of running consistency.
  • Dip the florets one by one into the batter to coat them evenly
  • Deep fry the coated florets in 400ml vegetable oil until mild brown and crust is formed.
  • Coarsely chop the onions, chilli, capsicum and garlic.
  • Finely chop the ginger.
  • Take 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (preferably that used for deep frying the florets) in a wok and put it on high flame.
  • When fumes start, add the ginger and garlic and fry in high for about a minute
  • Now add the onions, capsicum and chilli and saute for 2-3minutes on high flame.
  • Add 1 tablespoon chilli sauce, 2 teaspoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and Ajinomoto (MSG) and mix well.
  • Now add 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup and 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • Add fresh chopped spring onions and mix well
  • Introduce the fried florets and mix and toss on high flame for about 2 minutes
  • Serve piping hot as they become a bit soggy after 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander / Cilantro if you like.