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Thai Sweet Chili Cauliflower

Thai Sweet Chili Cauliflower

Crispy baked pieces of cauliflower are coated in Thai sweet chili sauce, making for a delicious and flavorful dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Small bowl
  • small saucepan

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 medium or large head cauliflower cut into bite sized florets
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (see note)
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 2 scallions scallions finely sliced

Sauce

  • 1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread panko crumbs in a thin even layer across the surface of the baking sheet. Spray panko crumbs with cooking oil spray. Bake crumbs about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Set whisked eggs aside in a small bowl. Line another large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Dip cauliflower in egg mixture and then shake a few times so that excess egg drips off. Place onto the sheet with panko crumbs. Cover cauliflower with panko, pressing the crumbs gently against the cauliflower to help them stick. Place coated cauliflower on an empty prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all cauliflower is coated.
  • Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is cooked and the coating is a dark golden brown.

Sauce Preparation

  • While the cauliflower is cooking, make the sauce on the stove. In a small bowl, completely dissolve cornstarch in water and set aside. Add chili sauce, garlic powder, and sriracha to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until mixed. Then add cornstarch water to the sauce. Stir immediately to dissolve cornstarch into the sauce and let it thicken for about 2 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust sauce as needed. When cauliflower is finished cooking, drizzle some of the sauce over cauliflower. Garnish with scallions.

Notes

The panko crumbs lose their crispiness after being coated in sauce, so this dish is best consumed immediately after adding the sauce. Adjust the sauce ingredients according to your taste preferences.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Appetizer, baked vegetables, cauliflower recipe, crispy cauliflower, Thai Sweet Chili Cauliflower, Vegan
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