General Tso Cauliflower

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into large florets
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. milk
• 1 c. panko bread crumbs
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tbsp. freshly grated ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 c. sweet chili sauce
• 1/3 c. low-sodium soy sauce
• Juice of 1 lime
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Sesame seeds, for garnish
• Green onions, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400º. Dredge cauliflower in flour, milk, and bread crumbs and transfer to a baking sheet lined with a rack or a parchment paper.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Bake until deeply golden and crispy, 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, heat oil.
5. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant and softened, 2 minutes, then add sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice.
6. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
7. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl and add sauce.
8. Toss gently until completely coated.
9. Serve over rice with sesame seeds and green onions.

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