Cauliflower wings

CAULIFLOWER WINGS

Portions : 4 - Preparation time : 15 minutes - Cooking time : about 15 to 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 125 ml (1/2 cup) flour
• 90 ml (6 tablespoons) cornstarch
• 250 ml (1 cup) cold lager
• 3 ml (1/2 tsp.) baking powder
• 5 ml (1 tsp.) mild smoked paprika
• 5 ml (1 tsp.) dried thyme
• 5 ml (1 tsp.) garlic powder
• 5 ml (1 tsp.) onion powder
• 1 cauliflower, cut into florets
• Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) ketchup
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) water
• 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp.) Sambal Oelek (to taste)
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) brown sugar
• 45 ml (3 tbsp.) soy sauce
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) white vinegar
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) cornstarch, diluted in a little cold water

Preparation

1. Preheat fryer oil to 190°C (375°F).
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, beer and baking powder until smooth.
3. Stir in paprika, thyme, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper.
4. Add the cauliflower pieces to the mixture, to coat.
5. Using tongs, place the cauliflower in the oil of the deep fryer, piece by piece, and cook until golden-brown, about 3 minutes.
6. Remove the cauliflower pieces as you go, and sprinkle with a little salt.
7. In a saucepan over medium heat, reduce the ketchup, water, hot sauce, sugar, soy sauce and vinegar by half while stirring.
8. Stir in diluted cornstarch and allow sauce to thicken at a simmer.
9. Serve cauliflower wings with prepared sauce.