I’m always looking for different ways to do cauliflower. I came across Taiwanese Popcorn Cauliflower by George L ( www.ChezJorge.com ). It looks like a really great recipe but I wanted to make it a little healthier by removing all the flour and frying. Instead of flour I replaced it with ground peanuts and instead of corn or potato starch I used an egg to hold everything together. The flavors are CRAZY AMAZING GREAT!******* I DO NOTE that this doesn’t come out very crispy*******so if you don’t like a roasted cauliflower texture than this is not for you. My idea of serving size may certainly differ from your idea of serving size. This makes around 6 smaller servings.

Ingredients for around 6 servings

1 + 1/2 cauliflower – cut in bite size florets

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1 Tablespoon soy sauce

1 cup coconut milk

1 egg – lightly beaten

8 oz roasted salted peanuts – ground into chunky powder (I used spice grinder)

cup basil leaves (loose cup)

1 teaspoon olive oil (squirt on basil leaves)

1 teaspoon sea salt (finishing seasoning)

1 teaspoon granulated garlic (finishing seasoning)

1 teaspoon ground five spice (fishing seasoning)

1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper (finishing seasoning)

1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper (finishing seasoning)

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (finishing seasoning)

non stick cooking spray

Directions

Set oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non stick spray and set it to the side. You will need a second baking sheet for the basil.

In a large bowl mix together the garlic, salt, cayenne, white pepper, ginger, soy sauce, coconut milk, egg, and ground peanuts. Mix well. Add cauliflower and gently mix. The coated cauliflower florets go in a single layer spaced out a little on the baking sheet. Put the baking sheet inn the middle rack of the oven. Cook until cauliflowers are lightly browned and are cooked threw. Timing may differ but mine were done in 30 minutes.

Make the finishing seasoning.

In a small bowl combine the salt, garlic, five spice, Sichuan pepper, white pepper and cayenne. Set to the side.

By around now the cauliflower is almost done.

Lightly spray a sheet pan with olive oil. Spread out the basil leaves on the sheet pan and lightly spray with olive oil. Put in the oven when the cauliflower is done or almost done. Turn down the oven to 300 degrees and cook about 5 minutes.

Cauliflower gets seasoning with the finishing seasoning and sprinkled with the crisp basil leaves.

Enjoy!

A special THANKS!!! to George L at www.ChezJorge.com for the amazing Taiwanese Popcorn Cauliflower Recipe so I could come up with what I got here.