Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 2-pound head of cauliflower, cored, cut into 1-inch florets (about 8 cups) 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 1 1/4 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Toast cumin in small skillet over medium heat until darker in color and beginning to smoke, about 11/2 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Toss cauliflower and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl.
  • Transfer to medium rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast until very tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add ginger and garlic; saute until very fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Add ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, and toasted cumin.
  • Bring to boil, whisking to blend.
  • Reduce heat to very low; simmer barbecue sauce 1 minute to blend flavors, whisking constantly.
  • Remove cauliflower from oven; transfer to large bowl.
  • Toss with enough barbecue sauce to coat; season to taste with salt and pepper.